US Bridges

Nfa C459 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Redvers Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790C4590001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C459 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa C459 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C459
CrossesBranch
LocationRedvers Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 459
Coordinates35.23778, -89.98292
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 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 C459 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C459 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 C459 over Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C459 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Nfa C459 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.