US Bridges

Nfa D652 over Poe Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Soddy-Daisy · Structure no. 330D6520001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D652 over Poe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D652 over Poe Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,784 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D652
CrossesPoe Branch
LocationIn City of Soddy-Daisy
RouteCity Street 197
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24669, -85.17985
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating96.1 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 traffic9,240 (2020)
Projected traffic14,784 by 2042
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

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 D652 over Poe Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Nfa D652 over Poe 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 D652 over Poe Branch carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D652 over Poe Branch?

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

Who owns Nfa D652 over Poe Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.