US Bridges

Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Branch

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McMinn County, Tennessee · .5 MI West of US411 · Structure no. 54012290003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A541 (sa 5414)
CrossesBranch
Location.5 MI West of US411
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36977, -84.53316
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2021)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 A541 (sa 5414) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A541 (sa 5414) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Branch carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.