Nfa H506 over Days Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Directors Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5550001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,620
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa H506 over Days Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa H506 over Days Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa H506 over Days Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa H506 over Days 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa H506 over Days Creek carry?
About 2,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa H506 over Days Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa H506 over Days Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.