Nfa A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek
GoodLincoln County, Tennessee · 5 M. S. Petersburg. · Structure no. 520A1970001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A197 over Pleasant Valley 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 A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A197 over Pleasant Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.