US Bridges

FAU 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Walnut Grove RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S82080003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,541 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
48,121
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011 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 48,121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,168 by 2041. The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2818
CrossesWolf River & FAU 5011
LocationWalnut Grove RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2818
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13228, -89.85586
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,541 ft (469.7 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,121 (2021)
Projected traffic71,168 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011 built?

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

What condition is FAU 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011 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 Wolf River & FAU 5011 carry?

About 48,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011?

The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2818 over Wolf River & FAU 5011?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.