US Bridges

Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55

GoodClosed to traffic

Shelby County, Tennessee · Indust Access Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550077

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa L120
CrossesIndust. Access RD / I-55
LocationIndust Access Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 120
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10903, -90.07558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa L120 over Indust. Access RD / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.