US Bridges

I 269 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi. S of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850094

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,709 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
19,963
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 19,963 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,072 by 2040. The structure is 1,709 ft (520.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.5 Mi. S of I-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates35.2227, -89.65617
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,709 ft (520.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,963 (2021)
Projected traffic23,072 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 269 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Cypress Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 19,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 1,709 ft (520.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.