US Bridges

Nfa D359 over Wolf River Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Palm RD in Memphis · Structure no. 790B0600001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D359 over Wolf River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa D359 over Wolf River Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa D359
CrossesWolf River Overflow
LocationPalm RD in Memphis
RouteCity Street 800
Coordinates35.19783, -89.92386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 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 D359 over Wolf River Overflow built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D359 over Wolf River Overflow 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 D359 over Wolf River Overflow carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D359 over Wolf River Overflow?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D359 over Wolf River Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.