US Bridges

Nfa 2540 over Branch

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · South of SR1 · Structure no. 29025400001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2540 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2540 over Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2540
CrossesBranch
LocationSouth of SR1
RouteCounty Highway 2540
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30207, -83.45818
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic373 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$287,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2540 over Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2540 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2540 over Branch carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2540 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2540 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.