US Bridges

Nfa 5462 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Chimneyrock Blvd-Shelby · Structure no. 790X0120001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,705
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5462 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5462 over Fletcher 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 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 12,705 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 5462
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationChimneyrock Blvd-Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 5462
Coordinates35.17717, -89.77278
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,705 (2021)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5462 over Fletcher Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 5462 over Fletcher 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 5462 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 12,705 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5462 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5462 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.