US Bridges

Nfa A197 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI North of SR24 · Structure no. 950A1970001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A197 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A197 over Cedar Creek in Wilson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A197
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.2 MI North of SR24
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24792, -86.17975
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic656 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A197 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A197 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A197 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A197 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A197 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.