US Bridges

Nfa B259 over Maroon Branch

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .5MI West of SR60 · Structure no. 060B2590001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B259 over Maroon Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B259 over Maroon Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa B259
CrossesMaroon Branch
Location.5MI West of SR60
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates35.01607, -84.93888
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 B259 over Maroon Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B259 over Maroon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B259 over Maroon Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B259 over Maroon Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B259 over Maroon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.