US Bridges

Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Person Ave @ I55-MEMPHIS · Structure no. 79I00550073

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E752
CrossesPerson Ave / I-55
LocationPerson Ave @ I55-MEMPHIS
RouteCity Street 752
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10211, -90.07653
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E752 over Person Ave / I-55 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55 carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E752 over Person Ave / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.