US Bridges

White Station Rd. over Sam Cooper Blvd.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · White Station Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79028270005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,780
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Station Rd. over Sam Cooper Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Station Rd. 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 5 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 21,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,848 by 2042. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Station Rd.
CrossesSam Cooper Blvd.
LocationWhite Station Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2827
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14839, -89.88803
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,780 (2021)
Projected traffic34,848 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Station Rd. over Sam Cooper Blvd. built?

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

What condition is White Station Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does White Station Rd. over Sam Cooper Blvd. carry?

About 21,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is White Station Rd. over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns White Station Rd. over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.