US Bridges

Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch

Poor

Campbell County, Tennessee · 3.5 M NE of Duff-E of SR9 · Structure no. 07S25820003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1282 (sa 0713)
CrossesDavis Branch
Location3.5 M NE of Duff-E of SR9
RouteCounty Highway 1282
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47745, -84.014
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$214,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.