US Bridges

Nfa K264 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Broad Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6470001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,399
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K264 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa K264 over Cypress Creek 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 4,399 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,342 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa K264
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationBroad Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 264
Coordinates35.14714, -89.95922
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,399 (2021)
Projected traffic6,342 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$346,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa K264 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa K264 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 K264 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 4,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K264 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K264 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.