US Bridges

Nfa B010 over Cherry Bayou

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Dee RD in Memphis · Structure no. 790B6650001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B010 over Cherry Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa B010 over Cherry Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B010
CrossesCherry Bayou
LocationDee RD in Memphis
RouteCity Street 10
Coordinates35.10022, -89.90969
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic864 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B010 over Cherry Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B010 over Cherry 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 B010 over Cherry Bayou carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B010 over Cherry Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B010 over Cherry Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.