US Bridges

Nfa E464 over Mackey Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of I75 · Structure no. 330Z0080001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E464 over Mackey Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa E464 over Mackey 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa E464
CrossesMackey Branch
Location1 MI East of I75
RouteCounty Highway 464
Coordinates35.0367, -85.13107
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E464 over Mackey Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa E464 over Mackey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E464 over Mackey Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E464 over Mackey Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E464 over Mackey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.