Nfa K800 over Wolf River
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Austin Peay Hwy.-Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0140029
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 815 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,202
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa K800 over Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K800 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 11,202 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,923 by 2042. The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 K800 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa K800 over Wolf 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa K800 over Wolf River carry?
About 11,202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nfa K800 over Wolf River?
The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa K800 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.