FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 2831

Carrying FAU 2831 over DRAINAGE DITCH

MALLORY AVE - MEMPHIS, Shelby, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 2831

The FAU 2831 bridge in Shelby, Tennessee carries FAU 2831 over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,903 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAU 2831 compares

▼ 0.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Tennessee bridges
1,077
Bridges in Shelby · 37 in Poor condition
FAU 2831 29.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,903 vehicles/day
Structure Number
79L28310005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 2831 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAU 2831 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 2831?

FAU 2831 in Shelby, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 2831 inspected?

FAU 2831'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 12,903 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 2831 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 2831?

FAU 2831 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 2831?

FAU 2831 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 2831 and does age affect safety?

FAU 2831 was built in 1960, making it 66 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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