US Bridges

Nfa B575 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Spottswood Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79016000001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B575 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B575 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,304 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B575
CrossesBranch
LocationSpottswood Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 575
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11308, -89.92672
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2020)
Projected traffic4,304 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B575 over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B575 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 B575 over Branch carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B575 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B575 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.