US Bridges

Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 2 M. Nw. Maryville. · Structure no. 05S24360001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,041
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,041 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1244 (sa 0511)
CrossesLaurey Bank Branch
Location2 M. Nw. Maryville.
RouteCity Street 1244
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76887, -84.001
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,041 (2021)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch carry?

About 2,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Nfa 1244 (sa 0511) over Laurey Bank Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.