US Bridges

Nfa 0828 over Branch

Fair

Lake County, Tennessee · Gratio Road · Structure no. 48008280001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0828 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 0828 over Branch in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 0828
CrossesBranch
LocationGratio Road
RouteCounty Highway 828
CountyLake County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26293, -89.46505
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2021)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 0828 over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0828 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 0828 over Branch carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0828 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0828 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.