Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek
FairPosted for loadMcNairy County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of SR224 · Structure no. 55F00080001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake 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 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek carry?
About 432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Little Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.