Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 3.5 M N Red Boiling Sprgs · Structure no. 560A2970001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A297 over Salt Lick 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A297 over Salt Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.