US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI N JCT SR20 & SR22 · Structure no. 39I00400015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Wildersville Rd. / I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Wildersville 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 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)
CrossesWildersville Rd. / I-40
Location1 MI N JCT SR20 & SR22
RouteCounty Highway 5566
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79169, -88.37844
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2021)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2042
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$991,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Nfa 5566 (sa 3911) over Wildersville 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 Wildersville Rd. / I-40 carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.