US Bridges

Nfa 2372 over Branch

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · 1.8 M SE of US27-SR61 JCT · Structure no. 73S25360001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2372 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2372 over Branch in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2372
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 M SE of US27-SR61 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2372
Coordinates35.91012, -84.53432
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic789 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2372 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2372 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 2372 over Branch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2372 over Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2372 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.