US Bridges

Nfa 2574 over Branch

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · Btwn I40 & SR107 S of SR9 · Structure no. 15025740019

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2574 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2574 over Branch in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNfa 2574
CrossesBranch
LocationBtwn I40 & SR107 S of SR9
RouteCounty Highway 2574
Coordinates35.89177, -83.0978
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 2574 over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2574 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2574 over Branch carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2574 over Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2574 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.