US Bridges

Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Great Oaks Rd-Germantown · Structure no. 790X0080001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,580
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,528 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A538
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationGreat Oaks Rd-Germantown
RouteCity Street 538
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10139, -89.83452
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2020)
Projected traffic2,528 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A538 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A538 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.