Nfa A097 over Blackwater Creek
GoodHancock County, Tennessee · 3.5 M SW of Kyles Ford · Structure no. 340A0970001
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A097 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A097 over Blackwater Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 A097 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A097 over Blackwater 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A097 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A097 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A097 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.