US Bridges

Nfa A044 over Branch

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · N of US11W-W of Rogersvil · Structure no. 370A0440001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A044 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A044 over Branch in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A044
CrossesBranch
LocationN of US11W-W of Rogersvil
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39575, -83.06811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$421,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A044 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A044 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A044 over Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A044 over Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A044 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.