Nfa H520 over Ten Mile Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Old Getwell RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5660001
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa H520 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa H520 over Ten Mile Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa H520 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa H520 over Ten Mile 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 H520 over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa H520 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa H520 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.