US Bridges

Nfa K001 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Wolf River Blvd. · Structure no. 790K0010001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K001 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K001 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,960 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K001
CrossesBranch
LocationWolf River Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0K001
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1087, -89.78738
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2020)
Projected traffic44,960 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa K001 over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K001 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa K001 over Branch carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K001 over Branch?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K001 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.