US Bridges

FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mitchell RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S81000001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2837 297763H
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationMitchell RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2837
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05639, -90.09942
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2021)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad 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 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2837 297763H over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.