US Bridges

FAU 2818 over SR-177

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Walnut Grove RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79SR1770009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,121
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2818 over SR-177 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2818 over SR-177 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 48,121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,168 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 2818
CrossesSR-177
LocationWalnut Grove RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2818
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13192, -89.79767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,121 (2021)
Projected traffic71,168 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 2818 over SR-177 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2818 over SR-177 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2818 over SR-177 carry?

About 48,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2818 over SR-177?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2818 over SR-177?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.