US Bridges

Nfa D627 over Poe Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Soddy-Daisy · Structure no. 330D6270001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,881
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D627 over Poe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D627 over Poe Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,010 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa D627
CrossesPoe Branch
LocationIn City of Soddy-Daisy
RouteCity Street 5744
Coordinates35.233, -85.1949
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,881 (2021)
Projected traffic11,010 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 D627 over Poe Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D627 over Poe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D627 over Poe Branch carry?

About 6,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D627 over Poe Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D627 over Poe Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.