US Bridges

Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI S of US64 · Structure no. 55014220005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1422 (sa 5508)
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US64
RouteCounty Highway 1422
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19036, -88.64653
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$247,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose 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 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1422 (sa 5508) over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.