Nfa A555 over Jones Creek
FairPosted for loadDyer County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NE of Dyersburg · Structure no. 230A5550007
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A555 over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A555 over Jones Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 A555 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A555 over Jones 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A555 over Jones Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A555 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A555 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.