US Bridges

Nfa G642 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Runway RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790X0060001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa G642 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa G642 over Hurricane Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa G642
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationRunway RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 642
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03703, -89.96697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2020)
Projected traffic2,656 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa G642 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa G642 over Hurricane 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 G642 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa G642 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa G642 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.