US Bridges

SR 197 over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Henderson CO LN · Structure no. 57S81620009

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,091
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 197 over Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 197 over Branch in Madison 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 197
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI W of Henderson CO LN
RouteState Highway 197
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57147, -88.64222
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2021)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 197 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 197 over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 197 over Branch carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 197 over Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 197 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.