Attu Street over Drainage Canal
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 1 KM E of Singleton Ave. · Structure no. 1TN0311
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Attu Street over Drainage Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Attu Street over Drainage Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Attu Street over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Attu Street over Drainage Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Attu Street over Drainage Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Attu Street over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Attu Street over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.