US Bridges

Nfa 2368 over Bullet Branch

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · S E of New Hope · Structure no. 73023680001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2368 over Bullet Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2368 over Bullet Branch in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2368
CrossesBullet Branch
LocationS E of New Hope
RouteCounty Highway 2368
Coordinates35.8363, -84.62627
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2368 over Bullet Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2368 over Bullet 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2368 over Bullet Branch carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2368 over Bullet Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Nfa 2368 over Bullet Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.