FAU 2814 348583D
Carrying FAU 2814 348583D over PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
PERKINS RD - MEMPHIS, Shelby, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 2814 348583D
The FAU 2814 348583D bridge in Shelby, Tennessee carries FAU 2814 348583D over PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.5 meters (139 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,303 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 2814 348583D compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 42.5 m (139 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,303 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 79K28140009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
FAU 2814 348583D is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FAU 2814 348583D against other structures in Shelby and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 2814 348583D?
FAU 2814 348583D in Shelby, Tennessee has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 2814 348583D inspected?
FAU 2814 348583D's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,303 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 2814 348583D is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 2814 348583D?
FAU 2814 348583D has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 2814 348583D?
FAU 2814 348583D is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 2814 348583D and does age affect safety?
FAU 2814 348583D was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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