US Bridges

Nfa A163 (sa 7316) over Branch

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · E Off SR58-AT Clinch Riv · Structure no. 730A2190001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A163 (sa 7316) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A163 (sa 7316) over Branch in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A163 (sa 7316)
CrossesBranch
LocationE Off SR58-AT Clinch Riv
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89947, -84.3994
Functional classRural 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 A163 (sa 7316) over Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A163 (sa 7316) over 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 A163 (sa 7316) over Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A163 (sa 7316) over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A163 (sa 7316) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.