US Bridges

FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2 M N of I-240S JCT · Structure no. 79SR0030015

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 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 15,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,525 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3 299613G
CrossesCnic RR
Location2 M N of I-240S JCT
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09092, -90.01808
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,953 (2021)
Projected traffic25,525 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR carry?

About 15,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3 299613G over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.