US Bridges

FAU 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Raines RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0040005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,710 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,136 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2869
CrossesRaines RD / SR-4
LocationRaines RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2869
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03808, -89.91736
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,710 (2021)
Projected traffic25,136 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4 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 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4 carry?

About 15,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2869 over Raines RD / SR-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.