US Bridges

Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Tennessee · Just S of Lafollette · Structure no. 070A3760001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A376
CrossesHunters Branch
LocationJust S of Lafollette
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35705, -84.13757
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A376 over Hunters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Nfa A376 over Hunters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.