US Bridges

Nfa A962 over Big Branch

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · Tom Stewart Road · Structure no. 540A9620001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A962 over Big Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A962 over Big Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A962
CrossesBig Branch
LocationTom Stewart Road
RouteCounty Highway 962
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47094, -84.65603
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A962 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A962 over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A962 over Big Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A962 over Big Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A962 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.