US Bridges

Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Varnavas Rd-Shelby CO · Structure no. 790K6160001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K616
CrossesFletcher Creek Branch
LocationVarnavas Rd-Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18713, -89.79079
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2020)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K616 over Fletcher Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.