US Bridges

FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Chelsea Ave in Memphis · Structure no. 79M28000003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,120
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long.

CarriesFAU 2800
CrossesWorkhouse Creek
LocationChelsea Ave in Memphis
RouteCity Street 2800
Coordinates35.17367, -89.95814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,120 (2021)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek carry?

About 6,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 2800 over Workhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.