US Bridges

Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch

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Hancock County, Tennessee · 3.5 M E of Kyles Ford · Structure no. 34S24990001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2612 (sa 3410)
CrossesValley Branch
Location3.5 M E of Kyles Ford
RouteCounty Highway 2612
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56777, -82.98127
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley 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 Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2612 (sa 3410) over Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.