US Bridges

Nfa J112 over Quimby Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Massey Ln-Memphis · Structure no. 790J1120001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa J112 over Quimby Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa J112 over Quimby Bayou 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa J112
CrossesQuimby Bayou
LocationMassey Ln-Memphis
RouteCity Street 112
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14936, -90.03203
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 J112 over Quimby Bayou built?

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

What condition is Nfa J112 over Quimby 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa J112 over Quimby Bayou carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa J112 over Quimby Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Nfa J112 over Quimby Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.