US Bridges

Nfa N065 over Franks Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Doe Hollow Drive · Structure no. 790N0650001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa N065 over Franks Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa N065 over Franks Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa N065
CrossesFranks Branch
LocationDoe Hollow Drive
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2433, -89.78503
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 N065 over Franks Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa N065 over Franks Branch 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 N065 over Franks Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa N065 over Franks Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Nfa N065 over Franks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.