US Bridges

Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2 MI NW of I75 · Structure no. 33022050001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2205 (sa 3329)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI NW of I75
RouteCounty Highway 2205
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11972, -85.0839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2021)
Projected traffic3,904 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2205 (sa 3329) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.