US Bridges

FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Jefferson Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0830005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
498 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,708
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd 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 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 5,708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,133 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2855
CrossesDanny Thomas Blvd
LocationJefferson Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2855
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14525, -90.04447
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,708 (2021)
Projected traffic9,133 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd built?

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

What condition is FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd 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 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd carry?

About 5,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2855 over Danny Thomas Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.