US Bridges

Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

McNairy County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of Mississippi · Structure no. 55016570007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1657 (sa 5501)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 MI N of Mississippi
RouteCounty Highway 1657
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.021, -88.67486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2021)
Projected traffic483 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$811,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian 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 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1657 (sa 5501) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.