US Bridges

FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · New Frayser Blvd - Mem. · Structure no. 79S81040003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,505
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,430 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2822 299592R
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationNew Frayser Blvd - Mem.
RouteCity Street 2822
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22056, -89.96533
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,505 (2021)
Projected traffic36,430 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2822 299592R 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 27,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2822 299592R over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.