US Bridges

Nfa B819 over Branch

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Parkside Dr. in Knoxville · Structure no. 470B8190001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B819 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B819 over Branch in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B819
CrossesBranch
LocationParkside Dr. in Knoxville
RouteCity Street 819
Coordinates35.9012, -84.1375
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B819 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B819 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B819 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B819 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa B819 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.