US Bridges

Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · Quarter Tract Logging RD · Structure no. 000042525-00030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Brownsville RD
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
LocationQuarter Tract Logging RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49067, -89.19617
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brownsville RD over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.