US Bridges

Nfa A419 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · In City of Charleston · Structure no. 060A4190001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A419 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A419 over Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A419
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Charleston
RouteCity Street 419
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2887, -84.75512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2020)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A419 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A419 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A419 over Branch carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A419 over Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A419 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.