US Bridges

Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of I40 · Structure no. 39I00400007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40 in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5566 (sa 3911)
CrossesUnion Cross Rd. / I-40
Location1 MI S of I40
RouteCounty Highway 5566
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76897, -88.45322
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40 carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Union Cross Rd. / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.