US Bridges

Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · W of I75-JUST N of SR63 · Structure no. 07S25260011

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1280 (sa 0710)
CrossesBranch
LocationW of I75-JUST N of SR63
RouteCounty Highway 1280
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40132, -84.27783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1280 (sa 0710) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.