Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · West Union RD - Millingto · Structure no. 790A0500001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,247
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,247 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,395 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek carry?
About 5,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5420 over Royster Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.