US Bridges

Nfa C334 over Branch

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Walker Blvd-E of SR33 · Structure no. 470C3340003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C334 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa C334 over Branch in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa C334
CrossesBranch
LocationWalker Blvd-E of SR33
RouteCity Street 334
Coordinates36.01047, -83.92032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2020)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2040
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 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 C334 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C334 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C334 over Branch carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C334 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C334 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.