US Bridges

Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch

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Coffee County, Tennessee · 3.92 MI from SR 2 · Structure no. 16S42900005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5557 (sa 1614)
CrossesWisers Branch
Location3.92 MI from SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 5557
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6154, -86.15289
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic203 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5557 (sa 1614) over Wisers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.