US Bridges

FAU 2818 over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Walnut Grove RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S82080006

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
949 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
48,121
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2818 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2818 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,200 by 2041. The structure is 949 ft (289.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2818
CrossesWolf River
LocationWalnut Grove RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2818
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13253, -89.85638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length949 ft (289.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,121 (2021)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Wolf River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2818 over Wolf River 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 carry?

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

How long is FAU 2818 over Wolf River?

The structure is 949 ft (289.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2818 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.