US Bridges

Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI NE JCT SR1&SR69A · Structure no. 030A1970001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A197
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location0.2 MI NE JCT SR1&SR69A
RouteCity Street 197
Coordinates36.06544, -88.09317
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A197 over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.