US Bridges

Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Jackson Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6790001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa K370
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationJackson Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 370
Coordinates35.15878, -89.96936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 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 K370 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K370 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.