US Bridges

Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Auction RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028040001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,952
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,323 by 2042. The structure is 1,405 ft (428.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa F373
CrossesWolf River Harbor
LocationAuction RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 373
Coordinates35.15753, -90.05047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,405 ft (428.2 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,952 (2021)
Projected traffic14,323 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor carry?

About 8,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor?

The structure is 1,405 ft (428.2 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F373 over Wolf River Harbor?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.