US Bridges

Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Austin Peay Hwy-Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0140061

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,059 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 14,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,768 by 2042. The structure is 1,059 ft (322.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa K800
CrossesK800 Ramp C / SR-14
LocationAustin Peay Hwy-Memphis
RouteCity Street 800
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19956, -89.92544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,059 ft (322.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,230 (2020)
Projected traffic22,768 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14 carry?

About 14,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14?

The structure is 1,059 ft (322.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa K800 over K800 Ramp C / SR-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.