US Bridges

Nfa 2460 over Branch

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · In Briceville-W of SR116 · Structure no. 01024600001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2460 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2460 over Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2460
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Briceville-W of SR116
RouteCounty Highway 2460
Coordinates36.18073, -84.1879
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 2460 over Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2460 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2460 over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2460 over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2460 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.