US Bridges

Nfa C891 over Pitts Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .4 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 330C8910001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C891 over Pitts Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C891 over Pitts Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C891
CrossesPitts Branch
Location.4 MI West of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 891
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18393, -85.25388
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2020)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C891 over Pitts Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C891 over Pitts 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 C891 over Pitts Branch carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C891 over Pitts Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa C891 over Pitts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.