Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River
FairPosted for loadLewis County, Tennessee · 7 M. S. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51S61960009
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 479 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2042. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River?
The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5563 (sa 5104) over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.