SR 197 over Branch
GoodMadison County, Tennessee · 2 MI E of Sr. 198 · Structure no. 57S81620011
- 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).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.