US Bridges

Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Olive Ave @ I55-MEMPHIS · Structure no. 79I00550081

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E721
CrossesOlive Ave / I-55
LocationOlive Ave @ I55-MEMPHIS
RouteCity Street 721
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11075, -90.07522
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E721 over Olive Ave / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.