US Bridges

Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Veterans Parkway · Structure no. 790N0070007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,798
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,216 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa N007
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
LocationVeterans Parkway
RouteCity Street 805
Coordinates35.36138, -89.88589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,798 (2021)
Projected traffic8,216 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N007 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 4,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa N007 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.