Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek
GoodPosted for loadCrockett County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI S of SR76 · Structure no. 170A1970001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A197 over Branch of Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.