US Bridges

Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Malone RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790B4440001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,347
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,347 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5056
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationMalone RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 5056
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00353, -89.91675
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,347 (2021)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5056 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek carry?

About 4,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5056 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.