Nfa K861 over Clear Creek
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Memphis-Arlington Rd-Shel · Structure no. 790A6480003
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,898
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa K861 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K861 over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 K861 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa K861 over Clear Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa K861 over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nfa K861 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa K861 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.