US Bridges

Nfa 5450 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · P.R. Lowery Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 79050920005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,149
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5450 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5450 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 160 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5450
CrossesBranch
LocationP.R. Lowery Rd. - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5450
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05581, -90.15317
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,149 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5450 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5450 over Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa 5450 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nfa 5450 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.