US Bridges

Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch

Poor

Grainger County, Tennessee · North of SR7 · Structure no. 29025440001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2544
CrossesWilliams Branch
LocationNorth of SR7
RouteCounty Highway 2544
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31048, -83.61985
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2021)
Projected traffic274 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2544 over Williams 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 2544 over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.