US Bridges

Nfa C199 over Royster Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Cuba-Millington Rd-Millin · Structure no. 790A0680001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C199 over Royster Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C199 over Royster Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C199
CrossesRoyster Creek
LocationCuba-Millington Rd-Millin
RouteCity Street 199
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35158, -89.91214
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C199 over Royster Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C199 over Royster 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C199 over Royster Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C199 over Royster Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C199 over Royster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.