US Bridges

Nfa B734 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · West Goodwyn St-Memphis · Structure no. 790B6610001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B734 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B734 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B734
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationWest Goodwyn St-Memphis
RouteCity Street 734
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12706, -89.96314
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2042
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 B734 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B734 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 B734 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B734 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B734 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.