US Bridges

Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NE Glendale · Structure no. 60SR0500015

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa A557
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.5 M NE Glendale
RouteCounty Highway 557
Coordinates35.54761, -86.96854
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A557 over Hurricane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A557 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.