US Bridges

FAU 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.5 Mi. East of I-240 JCT · Structure no. 79S82080001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,554
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 74,554 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,096 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2818
CrossesSweetbrier Creek
Location0.5 Mi. East of I-240 JCT
RouteCity Street 2818
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13113, -89.8593
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,554 (2021)
Projected traffic10,096 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2818 over Sweetbrier 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 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek carry?

About 74,554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAU 2818 over Sweetbrier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.