US Bridges

Nfa 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shelby RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014620003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1462 (sa 7919)
CrossesBear Creek
LocationShelby RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1462
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35369, -89.94917
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2021)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear 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 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1462 (sa 7919) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.