US Bridges

FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Perkins Road - Memphis · Structure no. 79S81000019

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,887
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 27,887 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,936 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2814
CrossesWinchester Rd.
LocationPerkins Road - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2814
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05094, -89.90769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,887 (2021)
Projected traffic36,936 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd. carry?

About 27,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2814 over Winchester Rd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.