US Bridges

Nfa K902 over Marys Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Pisgah RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790K9020001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K902 over Marys Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa K902 over Marys Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K902
CrossesMarys Creek
LocationPisgah RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 902
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18085, -89.73492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2020)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 K902 over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K902 over Marys Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa K902 over Marys Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K902 over Marys Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K902 over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.