US Bridges

Nfa 2279 over Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 2.12 Mi.N.Of Tenn.River · Structure no. 72SR0600001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2279 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2279 over Branch in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2279
CrossesBranch
Location2.12 Mi.N.Of Tenn.River
RouteCounty Highway 2279
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44073, -85.01303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2021)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 2279 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2279 over 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 2279 over Branch carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2279 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2279 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.