US Bridges

FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Winchester RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S81000009

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,598
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 34,598 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,560 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2813
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationWinchester RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2813
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05256, -89.96681
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,598 (2021)
Projected traffic60,560 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAU 2813 over Hurricane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 34,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2813 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.