US Bridges

Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .3 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 33022250001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa 05709
CrossesHodgetown Branch
Location.3 MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 5709
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38163, -85.10315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2021)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 05709 over Hodgetown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.