US Bridges

Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Old Brownsville RD · Structure no. 790A1840001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,189
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,102 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2178
CrossesOliver Creek
LocationOld Brownsville RD
RouteCity Street 2178
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26392, -89.76489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2021)
Projected traffic5,102 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$623,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2178 over Oliver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek carry?

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2178 over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.