US Bridges

Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Catron Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NE JCT SR59&SR222 · Structure no. 24015550011

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Catron Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Catron Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1555 (sa 2417)
CrossesCatron Creek
Location3.2 MI NE JCT SR59&SR222
RouteCounty Highway 1555
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30086, -89.31347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Catron 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 Catron Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1555 (sa 2417) over Catron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.