US Bridges

Nfa A482 over Branch

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · 4.25 M. Se. Loudon. · Structure no. 530A3240001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A482 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A482 over Branch in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A482
CrossesBranch
Location4.25 M. Se. Loudon.
RouteCounty Highway 482
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68767, -84.30363
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A482 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A482 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A482 over Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A482 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A482 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.