US Bridges

Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of US11 · Structure no. 29S24800003

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,496
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,757 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1328 (sa 2903)
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1328
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22475, -83.56593
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2021)
Projected traffic2,757 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) 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 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.