US Bridges

Nfa 811 over Branch

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Shelby County, Tennessee · Houston Levee Rd-Shelby · Structure no. 79008110009

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 811 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 811 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 20,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 811
CrossesBranch
LocationHouston Levee Rd-Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 811
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09497, -89.72981
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,134 (2021)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 811 over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 811 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 811 over Branch carry?

About 20,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 811 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 811 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.