US Bridges

Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Fite RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79S81050001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2041. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5459 (sa 7917)
CrossesBig Creek Canal
LocationFite RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 5459
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28028, -90.00728
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2021)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5459 (sa 7917) over Big Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.