US Bridges

Nfa L014 over Oliver Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Davies Manor Drive · Structure no. 790L0140001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa L014 over Oliver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa L014 over Oliver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa L014
CrossesOliver Creek
LocationDavies Manor Drive
RouteCity Street 627
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23545, -89.75215
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 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

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 L014 over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa L014 over Oliver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa L014 over Oliver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa L014 over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa L014 over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.