Nfa B536 over Black Bayou
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Healey RD in Memphis · Structure no. 790B6620001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B536 over Black Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B536 over Black Bayou 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B536 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B536 over Black Bayou 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 B536 over Black Bayou carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B536 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B536 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.