US Bridges

Nfa 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 8 MI S of US64 · Structure no. 55S81190003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1661 (sa 5509)
CrossesMosses Creek
Location8 MI S of US64
RouteCounty Highway 1661
Coordinates35.11933, -88.68921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2040
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 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 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses 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 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1661 (sa 5509) over Mosses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.