US Bridges

Nfa C336 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Dawn DR in Memphis · Structure no. 790C3360001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C336 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa C336 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,968 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C336
CrossesBranch
LocationDawn DR in Memphis
RouteCity Street 336
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21986, -90.03594
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2020)
Projected traffic3,968 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C336 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C336 over Branch 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 C336 over Branch carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C336 over Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C336 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.