US Bridges

Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Pisgah RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79008110005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa L004 (sa 7904)
CrossesBranch
LocationPisgah RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18678, -89.72597
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2020)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa L004 (sa 7904) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.