US Bridges

Nfa E658 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 330Z0310001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,580
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E658 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E658 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,728 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa E658
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 658
Coordinates35.07252, -85.19057
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2020)
Projected traffic5,728 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E658 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E658 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 E658 over Branch carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E658 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nfa E658 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.