US Bridges

Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI SE JCT SR105&DYER · Structure no. 27S80290023

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5559 (sa 2717)
CrossesParker Branch
Location2.7 MI SE JCT SR105&DYER
RouteCounty Highway 5559
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1418, -89.11322
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2021)
Projected traffic698 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5559 (sa 2717) over Parker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.