Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Walnut Grove Road · Structure no. 79014560005
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,054
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek carry?
About 16,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Grays Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.