US Bridges

Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI West of SR60 · Structure no. 06022590003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A003 (sa 0604)
CrossesBlue Springs Branch
Location2MI West of SR60
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates35.08775, -84.92094
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 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 A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A003 (sa 0604) over Blue Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.