US Bridges

Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI S of Ky · Structure no. 550A1710001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A171 (sa 5526)
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Ky
RouteCounty Highway 171
Coordinates35.37997, -88.42159
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak 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 A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A171 (sa 5526) over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.