US Bridges

Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.6 M SE of SR250-SR351 J · Structure no. 30025800005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2580 (sa 3007)
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 M SE of SR250-SR351 J
RouteCounty Highway 2580
Coordinates36.09913, -82.70802
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2580 (sa 3007) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.