US Bridges

Nfa K750 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · East Bridge RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790K7500001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K750 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa K750 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa K750
CrossesBranch
LocationEast Bridge RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 936
Coordinates35.08955, -89.75542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K750 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K750 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 K750 over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K750 over Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K750 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.