US Bridges

Nfa H332 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Tulane RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28360001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa H332 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa H332 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,592 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa H332
CrossesDitch
LocationTulane RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 332
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02808, -90.04359
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,870 (2020)
Projected traffic4,592 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa H332 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa H332 over Ditch 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 H332 over Ditch carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa H332 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa H332 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.