US Bridges

Nfa 1282 (sa 0713) over Davis Branch

PoorPosted for load

Campbell County, Tennessee · 3.9 M NE of Duff-E of SR9 · Structure no. 07S25820005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 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 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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
Location3.9 M NE of Duff-E of SR9
RouteCounty Highway 1282
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47983, -84.01014
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.