US Bridges

Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI N JCT SR200&SR365 · Structure no. 12016960001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1696 (sa 1214)
CrossesFinger Creek
Location4.0 MI N JCT SR200&SR365
RouteCounty Highway 1696
Coordinates35.50875, -88.63952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2021)
Projected traffic997 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Finger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.