US Bridges

FAU 2814 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Perkins RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S81800001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2814 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2814 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,576 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2814
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationPerkins RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2814
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07633, -89.90628
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2021)
Projected traffic62,576 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2814 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2814 over Nonconnah 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 2814 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2814 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2814 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.