US Bridges

I 269 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.3 Mi. S. of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR3850095

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 269 over Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,407 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,406 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 Mi. S. of I-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates35.25212, -89.67325
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,407 (2021)
Projected traffic20,406 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Branch built?

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

What condition is I 269 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Branch carry?

About 15,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 269 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.