US Bridges

Nfa B072 over White Station Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Barfield RD in Memphis · Structure no. 790B6550001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B072 over White Station Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa B072 over White Station 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B072
CrossesWhite Station Creek
LocationBarfield RD in Memphis
RouteCity Street 72
Coordinates35.13606, -89.89391
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2020)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 B072 over White Station Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B072 over White Station Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B072 over White Station Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B072 over White Station Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B072 over White Station Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.