US Bridges

Nfa B331 over Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In City of Cleveland · Structure no. 060B3310001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B331 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B331 over Branch in Bradley 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 5 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,336 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B331
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Cleveland
RouteCity Street 331
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15592, -84.87743
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2020)
Projected traffic8,336 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B331 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa B331 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B331 over Branch carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B331 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B331 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.