US Bridges

Nfa H552 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N. Humphreys Blvd - Mem. · Structure no. 790X0140001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,360
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa H552 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa H552 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,576 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa H552
CrossesBranch
LocationN. Humphreys Blvd - Mem.
RouteCity Street 552
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13278, -89.85844
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic5,360 (2020)
Projected traffic8,576 by 2042
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$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa H552 over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa H552 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa H552 over Branch carry?

About 5,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa H552 over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Nfa H552 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.