US Bridges

Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Chambers Chapel Rd-Shelby · Structure no. 79I00400125

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D958
CrossesChambers Chapel RD / I40
LocationChambers Chapel Rd-Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 958
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24328, -89.70089
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D958 over Chambers Chapel RD / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.