US Bridges

Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI S JCT I40&SR1 · Structure no. 38015560001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 1556 (sa 3824)
CrossesJeffers Creek
Location4.8 MI S JCT I40&SR1
RouteCounty Highway 1556
Coordinates35.51194, -89.09639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2021)
Projected traffic338 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1556 (sa 3824) over Jeffers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.