US Bridges

FAU 2867 over Black Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Rhodes Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79M28670001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,385
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2867 over Black Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2867 over Black Bayou 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 18,385 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,296 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2867
CrossesBlack Bayou
LocationRhodes Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2867
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09941, -89.93252
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,385 (2021)
Projected traffic17,296 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2867 over Black Bayou built?

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

What condition is FAU 2867 over Black Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2867 over Black Bayou carry?

About 18,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2867 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2867 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.