US Bridges

Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Alcy RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400063

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E079
CrossesAlcy RD / I-240
LocationAlcy RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 79
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07861, -90.02611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E079 over Alcy RD / I-240 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240 carry?

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

How long is Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E079 over Alcy RD / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.