US Bridges

FAU 2867 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Quince RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79S82120005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,528
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2867 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2867 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18,528 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,832 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2867
CrossesBranch
LocationQuince RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2867
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07297, -89.8495
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.
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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,528 (2021)
Projected traffic14,832 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2867 over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2867 over Branch 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 2867 over Branch carry?

About 18,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2867 over Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2867 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.