US Bridges

Nfa B282 over Branch

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Bradley County, Tennessee · 1MI South of US11 · Structure no. 060B2820001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B282 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa B282 over Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B282
CrossesBranch
Location1MI South of US11
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09537, -84.96273
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 B282 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B282 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B282 over Branch carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B282 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B282 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.