US Bridges

Nfa D017 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Egypt-Central Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 790A3190003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D017 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa D017 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,552 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D017
CrossesBranch
LocationEgypt-Central Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 17
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24722, -89.94542
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2020)
Projected traffic3,552 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$469,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D017 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D017 over Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa D017 over Branch carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D017 over Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D017 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.