US Bridges

Nfa K581 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Fiske Rd-Bartlett · Structure no. 790K5810001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,890
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K581 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa K581 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,624 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa K581
CrossesBranch
LocationFiske Rd-Bartlett
RouteCity Street 581
Coordinates35.24342, -89.85561
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2020)
Projected traffic4,624 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa K581 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K581 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa K581 over Branch carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K581 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K581 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.