Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek
GoodSequatchie County, Tennessee · Browns Chapel Area · Structure no. 770A4970003
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A497 over Brimer 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A497 over Brimer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.