US Bridges

Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sledge Rd. - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79014630001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,982
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1463 (sa 7924)
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSledge Rd. - Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1463
Coordinates35.32608, -89.83075
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,982 (2021)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek carry?

About 7,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.