US Bridges

FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N Watkins ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0830011

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,070 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,712 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2806
CrossesWatkins ST / North Pkwy
LocationN Watkins ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2806
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15345, -90.01236
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 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 length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,070 (2021)
Projected traffic17,712 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$466,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy carry?

About 11,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2806 over Watkins ST / North Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.