US Bridges

FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Madison Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0010041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,468
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 13,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,549 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 2850
CrossesMadison Ave / SR-1
LocationMadison Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2850
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14314, -90.04352
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,468 (2021)
Projected traffic21,549 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1 carry?

About 13,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2850 over Madison Ave / SR-1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.