Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek
FairCoffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR 2 · Structure no. 16S42900001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 441
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek carry?
About 441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Noah Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.