US Bridges

Nfa B235 over Cove Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Kimball RD - in Memphis · Structure no. 790B6250001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B235 over Cove Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Nfa B235 over Cove 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B235
CrossesCove Bayou
LocationKimball RD - in Memphis
RouteCity Street 235
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09253, -89.91539
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B235 over Cove Bayou built?

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

What condition is Nfa B235 over Cove 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 B235 over Cove Bayou carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B235 over Cove Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B235 over Cove Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.