US Bridges

Nfa 1314 over Bailey Branch

Good

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .1MI East of I81 · Structure no. 32F00220001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1314 over Bailey Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1314 over Bailey Branch in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1314
CrossesBailey Branch
Location.1MI East of I81
RouteCounty Highway 1314
Coordinates36.14257, -83.25868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2042
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 1314 over Bailey Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1314 over Bailey 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 1314 over Bailey Branch carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1314 over Bailey Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1314 over Bailey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.