US Bridges

Nfa A111 over Broyles Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · .1 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 720A1110001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A111 over Broyles Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A111 over Broyles Branch in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,648 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A111
CrossesBroyles Branch
Location.1 MI East of US 27
RouteCity Street 111
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48244, -85.02199
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2020)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A111 over Broyles Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A111 over Broyles 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A111 over Broyles Branch carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nfa A111 over Broyles Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Nfa A111 over Broyles Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.