US Bridges

Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 3 MI W JCT SR25&SR41 · Structure no. 740A1970001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A197
CrossesHoney Run Creek
Location3 MI W JCT SR25&SR41
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53848, -86.68938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A197 over Honey Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.