Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · In the City of Memphis · Structure no. 790M0170001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa K396 over Overton Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.