US Bridges

Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI NE JCT SR59&SR222 · Structure no. 24015550007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1555 (sa 2417)
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
Location4.6 MI NE JCT SR59&SR222
RouteCounty Highway 1555
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33856, -89.31094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic562 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.