US Bridges

Nfa E477 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .2 MI North of I75 · Structure no. 330E4770001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,698
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E477 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E477 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,698 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa E477
CrossesBranch
Location.2 MI North of I75
RouteCity Street 477
Coordinates35.0583, -85.14487
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,698 (2021)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E477 over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E477 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 E477 over Branch carry?

About 2,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E477 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E477 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.