Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek
GoodHamblen County, Tennessee · 3MI North of I81 · Structure no. 32025280001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek carry?
About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Branch Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.