US Bridges

Nfa L124 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mccain RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5710001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa L124 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa L124 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,712 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa L124
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationMccain RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 124
Coordinates35.0375, -90.07831
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2020)
Projected traffic3,712 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa L124 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa L124 over Cypress 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 L124 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa L124 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa L124 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.