US Bridges

Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · T.O. Fuller State Park · Structure no. 790B2390003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa P001
CrossesHorn Lake Cutoff
LocationT.O. Fuller State Park
RouteCounty Highway 0P001
Coordinates35.06858, -90.13128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff 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 Horn Lake Cutoff carry?

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

How long is Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Nfa P001 over Horn Lake Cutoff?

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