US Bridges

FAU 2851 over Private Alley

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Monroe Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79M28510003

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2851 over Private Alley is a concrete slab carrying FAU 2851 over Private Alley in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,371 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2851
CrossesPrivate Alley
LocationMonroe Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2851
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14106, -90.0415
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic4,371 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$307,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2851 over Private Alley built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2851 over Private Alley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2851 over Private Alley carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2851 over Private Alley?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2851 over Private Alley?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.