US Bridges

Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch

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McMinn County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US11 · Structure no. 54S43720003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1227 (sa 5408)
CrossesBranch
Location2MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37209, -84.66836
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2021)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) 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 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1227 (sa 5408) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.