US Bridges

FAU 2813 over Days Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Winchester RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S81000007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,230
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2813 over Days Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2813 over Days Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 22,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,443 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 2813
CrossesDays Creek
LocationWinchester RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2813
Coordinates35.05342, -89.99831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,230 (2021)
Projected traffic29,443 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2813 over Days Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2813 over Days Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2813 over Days Creek carry?

About 22,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2813 over Days Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2813 over Days Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.