US Bridges

Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Graham ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79028250003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,841
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,546 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham St.
CrossesSam Cooper Blvd.
LocationGraham ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4187
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14689, -89.92819
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,841 (2021)
Projected traffic20,546 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd. carry?

About 12,841 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Graham St. over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.