FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 2813

Carrying FAU 2813 over DAYS CREEK

WINCHESTER RD - MEMPHIS, Shelby, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 2813

The FAU 2813 bridge in Shelby, Tennessee carries FAU 2813 over DAYS CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,230 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 15.2 metric tons.

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

How FAU 2813 compares

▼ 14.3
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Tennessee bridges
1,077
Bridges in Shelby · 37 in Poor condition
FAU 2813 15.2 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
10.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
6.8
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.4 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
26.4 m (87 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,230 vehicles/day
Structure Number
79S81000007

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FAU 2813 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 2813 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 2813?

FAU 2813 in Shelby, Tennessee has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 2813 inspected?

FAU 2813'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 22,230 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 2813 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 2813?

FAU 2813 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 2813?

FAU 2813 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 2813 and does age affect safety?

FAU 2813 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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