US Bridges

Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Farrisview Blvd. · Structure no. 790H5170001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
445 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,664 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa H517
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationFarrisview Blvd.
RouteCity Street 517
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07611, -89.95355
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2020)
Projected traffic5,664 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek 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 H517 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa H517 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.