US Bridges

Four Mile Creek RD over Branch

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · .09 MI Alanthus Hill RD · Structure no. 340A0510001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile Creek RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Four Mile Creek RD over Branch in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFour Mile Creek RD
CrossesBranch
Location.09 MI Alanthus Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.59028, -83.40485
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Four Mile Creek RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Mile Creek RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Four Mile Creek RD over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Four Mile Creek RD over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile Creek RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.