US Bridges

Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI from SR 127 · Structure no. 16014080005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 5558 (sa 1605)
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.1 MI from SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 5558
Coordinates35.36068, -85.99067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2021)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.