US Bridges

Road 1926A over Arnott Branch

FairPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · South of Acid Plant · Structure no. DAPAMCHOL000015

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road 1926A over Arnott Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Road 1926A over Arnott Branch in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 1926A
CrossesArnott Branch
LocationSouth of Acid Plant
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53227, -82.64631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 1926A over Arnott Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 1926A over Arnott 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road 1926A over Arnott Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 1926A over Arnott Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 1926A over Arnott Branch?

It is owned by the Army.