US Bridges

Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · Off SR63 on Scott CO LN · Structure no. 070A8300001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A324
CrossesJakes Branch
LocationOff SR63 on Scott CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40021, -84.32737
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A324 over Jakes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A324 over Jakes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.