US Bridges

Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · T.O. Fuller State Park · Structure no. 790B2390001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa P001
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationT.O. Fuller State Park
RouteCity Street 0P001
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06728, -90.12936
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa P001 over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.