US Bridges

Nfa K008 over White Station Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Old Summer RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6770001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K008 over White Station Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K008 over White Station Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,528 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K008
CrossesWhite Station Creek
LocationOld Summer RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 8
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15006, -89.89178
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2020)
Projected traffic2,528 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa K008 over White Station Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K008 over White Station 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 K008 over White Station Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K008 over White Station Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K008 over White Station Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.