I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · .5 MI S of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00550031
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 637 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131,916
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 131,916 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,066 by 2042. The structure is 637 ft (194.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I55 NB over Nonconnah 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek carry?
About 131,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek?
The structure is 637 ft (194.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns I55 NB over Nonconnah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.