Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal
PoorClosed to trafficShelby County, Tennessee · Collierville-Arlington RD · Structure no. 790A1520003
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal carry?
About 1,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa K639 over W Beaver Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.