US Bridges

I 269 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Paul Barrett Pkwy · Structure no. 79I02690011

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 269 over Branch 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 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 9,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,168 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 269
CrossesBranch
LocationPaul Barrett Pkwy
RouteInterstate 269
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0889, -89.64709
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,887 (2021)
Projected traffic15,168 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Branch built?

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

What condition is I 269 over Branch 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 I 269 over Branch carry?

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

How long is I 269 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 269 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.