US Bridges

Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Snake Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI W of SR224 · Structure no. 55F00080003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Snake Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5566 (sa 5515)
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.1 MI W of SR224
RouteCounty Highway 5566
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24283, -88.45232
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5566 (sa 5515) over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over 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 Snake Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Snake Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5566 (sa 5515) over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.