US Bridges

Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Washington Ave. - Memphis · Structure no. 790E5650001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou 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 5 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,240 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E565
CrossesGayoso Bayou
LocationWashington Ave. - Memphis
RouteCity Street 565
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14839, -90.0445
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2020)
Projected traffic8,240 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou built?

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

What condition is Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E565 over Gayoso Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.