US Bridges

Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Brunswick RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014590001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,010 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,999
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,944 by 2041. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1459 (sa 7914)
CrossesLoosahatchie River
LocationBrunswick RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1459
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27964, -89.76639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,999 (2021)
Projected traffic10,944 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River 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 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 7,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.