US Bridges

Nfa G016 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Germantown Trails-Memphis · Structure no. 790S0110001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa G016 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa G016 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa G016
CrossesDitch
LocationGermantown Trails-Memphis
RouteCity Street 16
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01214, -89.82941
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 G016 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa G016 over Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa G016 over Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa G016 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Nfa G016 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.