US Bridges

Nfa J126 over Gayoso Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mill Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790G0010001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa J126 over Gayoso Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa J126 over Gayoso Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa J126
CrossesGayoso Bayou
LocationMill Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 126
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15894, -90.04667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic896 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 J126 over Gayoso Bayou built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa J126 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 J126 over Gayoso Bayou carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa J126 over Gayoso Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Nfa J126 over Gayoso Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.