US Bridges

Nfa G679 over Branch of Days Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Goodhaven DR - Memphis · Structure no. 790B0320001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa G679 over Branch of Days Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa G679 over Branch of Days Creek 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 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,712 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa G679
CrossesBranch of Days Creek
LocationGoodhaven DR - Memphis
RouteCity Street 679
Coordinates35.02717, -90.00516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2020)
Projected traffic3,712 by 2042
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 G679 over Branch of Days Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa G679 over Branch of Days 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 G679 over Branch of Days Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa G679 over Branch of Days Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa G679 over Branch of Days Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.