US Bridges

Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Milton Wilson Rd-Arlingto · Structure no. 79SR3850051

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa D953
CrossesMilton Wilson RD / SR385
LocationMilton Wilson Rd-Arlingto
RouteCity Street 953
Coordinates35.27086, -89.67914
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D953 over Milton Wilson RD / SR385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.