Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Collierville-Arlington RD · Structure no. 79S80740025
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 583 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,132
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,132 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,011 by 2042. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River carry?
About 3,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River?
The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa K641 over Loosahatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.