US Bridges

I 269 over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Paul Barrettt Pkwy · Structure no. 79I02690008

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,250 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
9,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 9,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,096 by 2042. The structure is 3,250 ft (990.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesWolf River
LocationPaul Barrettt Pkwy
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates35.07532, -89.64912
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans33
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,250 ft (990.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,887 (2021)
Projected traffic13,096 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 269 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Wolf River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Wolf River carry?

About 9,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Wolf River?

The structure is 3,250 ft (990.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.