US Bridges

Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · West of T.O. Fuller S.P. · Structure no. 790A1530001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A153
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationWest of T.O. Fuller S.P.
RouteCity Street 153
Coordinates35.06052, -90.15273
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 A153 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Nfa A153 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.