US Bridges

Nfa K562 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N Main ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79028160001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K562 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa K562 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K562
CrossesBranch
LocationN Main ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 562
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15994, -90.04677
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 K562 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K562 over Branch 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 K562 over Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K562 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Nfa K562 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.