US Bridges

Nfa E199 over Castalia Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Barksdale RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6140001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E199 over Castalia Bayou is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E199 over Castalia Bayou 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E199
CrossesCastalia Bayou
LocationBarksdale RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 199
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10656, -89.99966
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E199 over Castalia Bayou built?

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

What condition is Nfa E199 over Castalia Bayou 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 E199 over Castalia Bayou carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E199 over Castalia Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E199 over Castalia Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.