US Bridges

Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Farrisview RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5580003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,472 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa H517 663406P
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationFarrisview RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 517
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07806, -89.96144
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2020)
Projected traffic3,472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR 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 H517 663406P over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa H517 663406P over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.