American Way over Distributers Access Rd.
FairShelby County, Tennessee · American Way - Memphis · Structure no. 79028700007
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,408
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
American Way over Distributers Access Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying American Way over Distributers Access Rd. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 33,408 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,216 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was American Way over Distributers Access Rd. built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is American Way over Distributers Access Rd. 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does American Way over Distributers Access Rd. carry?
About 33,408 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is American Way over Distributers Access Rd.?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns American Way over Distributers Access Rd.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.