US Bridges

FAU 2867 over Cherry Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Quince RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79M28670003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,385
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2867 over Cherry Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2867 over Cherry 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 24,350 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2867
CrossesCherry Bayou
LocationQuince RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2867
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09444, -89.91466
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,385 (2021)
Projected traffic24,350 by 2042
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 Cherry Bayou built?

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

What condition is FAU 2867 over Cherry 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 Cherry Bayou carry?

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

How long is FAU 2867 over Cherry Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2867 over Cherry Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.