US Bridges

Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 4 M SE of Clarksville · Structure no. 630A2970001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A297
CrossesBig Mcadoo Creek
Location4 M SE of Clarksville
RouteCounty Highway 297
Coordinates36.48085, -87.2256
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2020)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A297 over Big Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.