US Bridges

Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Perkins RD in Memphis · Structure no. 79028140002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,887
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 27,887 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,152 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPerkins Rd.
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationPerkins RD in Memphis
RouteCity Street 2814
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03989, -89.91497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,887 (2021)
Projected traffic37,152 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway carry?

About 27,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Rd. over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.