US Bridges

Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI NE JCT SR59&SR222 · Structure no. 24015550001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1555 (sa 2417)
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
Location5.1 MI NE JCT SR59&SR222
RouteCounty Highway 1555
Coordinates35.36397, -89.33967
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.