US Bridges

Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of SR1 · Structure no. 29S24790007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1213 (sa 2901)
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of SR1
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14635, -83.63557
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2021)
Projected traffic3,805 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.