US Bridges

Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mill Branch RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790H5140001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,304
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,250 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMill Branch Rd.
CrossesCorporate Ave.
LocationMill Branch RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2863
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07303, -90.00714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,304 (2021)
Projected traffic30,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave. carry?

About 17,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave.?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Branch Rd. over Corporate Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.