US Bridges

Nfa A296 over Branch

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Haywood County, Tennessee · 0.03 MI N of SR179 · Structure no. 380A2960001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A296 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A296 over Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A296
CrossesBranch
Location0.03 MI N of SR179
RouteCity Street 296
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46167, -89.39792
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic896 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A296 over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A296 over 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 A296 over Branch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A296 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A296 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.