US Bridges

Nfa B631 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .03 MI S of I24 · Structure no. 330B6310001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B631 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B631 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B631
CrossesBranch
Location.03 MI S of I24
RouteCity Street 631
Coordinates35.0216, -85.29849
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B631 over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B631 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B631 over Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B631 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa B631 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.