Nfa 878 (sa 5524) over Clarey Branch
McNairy County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 878 (sa 5524) over Clarey Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,069 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 121 of the 218 inventoried bridges in McNairy County rated fair (55.5%); 9 (4.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: substructure 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | 2.5 Mi W of Adamsville |
| NBI structure number | 55S82350001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McNairy County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 15 over Cypress Creek | 1927 | 12,323 | Fair |
| Fap 5 over Roland Creek | 1997 | 11,398 | Fair |
| Fap 5 over Oxford Creek | 1997 | 11,398 | Fair |
| Fau 5 over Branch | 1968 | 11,398 | Good |
| Fap 5 over Muddy Creek | 2001 | 11,398 | Good |
| Fap 5 over Branch | 1990 | 11,014 | Good |
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