US Bridges

Nfa A044 over Branch

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · West of I75 · Structure no. 540Z0020001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A044 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A044 over Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A044
CrossesBranch
LocationWest of I75
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates35.54595, -84.56995
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A044 over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A044 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A044 over Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A044 over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A044 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.