US Bridges

Nfa D262 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Tenn River · Structure no. 330Z0050001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D262 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D262 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa D262
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI S of Tenn River
RouteCity Street 262
Coordinates35.08182, -85.18695
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 D262 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D262 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 D262 over Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D262 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D262 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.