US Bridges

Nfa A017 over District Branch

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Haywood County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SW JCT SR19&SR180 · Structure no. 380A0170001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A017 over District Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A017 over District Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A017
CrossesDistrict Branch
Location3.2 MI SW JCT SR19&SR180
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65981, -89.44106
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Nfa A017 over District Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A017 over District 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A017 over District Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A017 over District Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A017 over District Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.