US Bridges

Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Faxon Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00400037

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa J107
CrossesFaxon Ave / I-40
LocationFaxon Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 107
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15548, -90.02
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa J107 over Faxon Ave / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.