US Bridges

Nfa J291 over Lick Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Idlewild ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B8020001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa J291 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa J291 over Lick Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa J291
CrossesLick Creek
LocationIdlewild ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 291
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15561, -89.99811
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 J291 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa J291 over Lick 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa J291 over Lick Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa J291 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa J291 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.