US Bridges

Nfa A890 over Shanty Branch

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · N Off US70-BTWN SR29&382 · Structure no. 730A1720001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A890 over Shanty Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A890 over Shanty Branch in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A890
CrossesShanty Branch
LocationN Off US70-BTWN SR29&382
RouteCounty Highway 890
Coordinates35.87143, -84.59365
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic496 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A890 over Shanty Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A890 over Shanty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A890 over Shanty Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A890 over Shanty Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A890 over Shanty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.