US Bridges

Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Riverport Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 79050920003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,149
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,838 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5450
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationRiverport Rd. - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5450
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06942, -90.09444
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,149 (2021)
Projected traffic9,838 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 5450 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek 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 Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5450 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.