US Bridges

Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI W of SR125 · Structure no. 35S81580007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa 5560 (sa 3505)
CrossesCub Creek
Location2.5 MI W of SR125
RouteCounty Highway 5560
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13958, -88.95516
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub 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 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5560 (sa 3505) over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.