US Bridges

Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of Tenn River · Structure no. 330D5350001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,568 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D535
CrossesBranch of Possum Creek
Location1 MI East of Tenn River
RouteCity Street 535
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30847, -85.10547
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2020)
Projected traffic5,568 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek 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 D535 over Branch of Possum Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D535 over Branch of Possum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.