I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 0.65 Mi. S of SR-1 Jct. · Structure no. 79I00550090
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 347 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,936
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave 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 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 63,936 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,752 by 2040. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave carry?
About 63,936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-55 Nbl over I-55 S.B. / Mclemore Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.