Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · 0.1 KM E of Singleton Ave · Structure no. 1TN0312
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Hutchins Road over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.