US Bridges

Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Bradley Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · .1 MI from Joe Byce RD · Structure no. 16S44650003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Bradley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 5558 (sa 1605)
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.1 MI from Joe Byce RD
RouteCounty Highway 5558
Coordinates35.35667, -85.97923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5558 (sa 1605) over Bradley 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 Bradley Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.