US Bridges

Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI N JCT SR59&SR222 · Structure no. 24015570001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek in Fayette 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1557 (sa 2416)
CrossesLipsky Creek
Location4.0 MI N JCT SR59&SR222
RouteCounty Highway 1557
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35464, -89.3635
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2021)
Projected traffic746 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$221,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky 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 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1557 (sa 2416) over Lipsky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.