US Bridges

Nfa B363 over Branch

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · N Off Cedar DR at SR33 · Structure no. 470B3640001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B363 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B363 over Branch in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B363
CrossesBranch
LocationN Off Cedar DR at SR33
RouteCity Street 364
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0325, -83.93278
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2020)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B363 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B363 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B363 over Branch carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B363 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B363 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.