US Bridges

FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Millington Rd-Mem · Structure no. 79S81030001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
919 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,039
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,039 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2041. The structure is 919 ft (280 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 803 (sa 7916)
CrossesLoosahatchie River
LocationRaleigh-Millington Rd-Mem
RouteCity Street 803
Coordinates35.26244, -89.92942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length919 ft (280 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,039 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River built?

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

What condition is FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 11,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 919 ft (280 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.