US Bridges

Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 1 M NE of Andersonville · Structure no. 01S23980003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1297 (sa 0117)
CrossesGooseneck Hollow Branch
Location1 M NE of Andersonville
RouteCounty Highway 1297
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2138, -84.02447
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2021)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2041
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 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1297 (sa 0117) over Gooseneck Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.