US Bridges

Nfa G811 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Villa Del Rey - Memphis · Structure no. 790A9820001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa G811 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa G811 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa G811
CrossesBranch
LocationVilla Del Rey - Memphis
RouteCity Street 811
Coordinates35.00422, -90.01347
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 inspectionApril 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 G811 over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa G811 over Branch 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 G811 over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa G811 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Nfa G811 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.