US Bridges

Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · At Blount County Line · Structure no. 53S24240001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1216 (sa 5314)
CrossesBranch
LocationAt Blount County Line
RouteCounty Highway 1216
Coordinates35.6686, -84.14709
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic1,294 (2021)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1216 (sa 5314) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.