Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch
GoodRhea County, Tennessee · 3 MI NW of SR29 · Structure no. 720A4980001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch in Rhea 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A498 over Broyles 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A498 over Broyles Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.