US Bridges

FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Airways Blvd & I-240 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80770005

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
535 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,199
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 49,199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,718 by 2042. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2810
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationAirways Blvd & I-240 Jct.
RouteCity Street 2810
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07347, -89.98605
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,199 (2021)
Projected traffic78,718 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2810 over Nonconnah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 49,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.