US Bridges

Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Highland Park Pl-Memphis · Structure no. 790B6980001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B698
CrossesGalloway Branch
LocationHighland Park Pl-Memphis
RouteCity Street 698
Coordinates35.13569, -89.95151
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch 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 B698 over Galloway Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B698 over Galloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.