US Bridges

Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · SW Limit of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10S25580001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,348
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch is a concrete frame carrying Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1383 (sa 1009)
CrossesPowder Branch
LocationSW Limit of Elizabethton
RouteCounty Highway 1383
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31095, -82.26915
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2022)
Projected traffic3,584 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch carry?

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1383 (sa 1009) over Powder Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.