Nfa B049 over Hale Branch
GoodHamblen County, Tennessee · .08 M from SR340 · Structure no. 320B0490001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B049 over Hale Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B049 over Hale Branch in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B049 over Hale Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B049 over Hale Branch 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 B049 over Hale Branch carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B049 over Hale Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B049 over Hale Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.