US Bridges

Nfa B741 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Iroquois Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6600001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B741 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Nfa B741 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B741
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationIroquois Rd. - Memphis
RouteCity Street 741
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12992, -89.9605
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B741 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B741 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 B741 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B741 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B741 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.