US Bridges

Nfa E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Dudley ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5730001

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E578 348606H
CrossesBNSF & CSX Railroads
LocationDudley ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 578
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12464, -90.0295
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads 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 E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E578 348606H over BNSF & CSX Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.