US Bridges

Nfa K086 over Graham Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Eastern Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6420001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K086 over Graham Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa K086 over Graham Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K086
CrossesGraham Branch
LocationEastern Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 86
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15453, -89.91969
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 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 K086 over Graham Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K086 over Graham Branch 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 K086 over Graham Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K086 over Graham Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K086 over Graham Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.