US Bridges

W. Ravine Road over Branch

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · W of Gibson Mill RD · Structure no. 82053110001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Ravine Road over Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Ravine Road over Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,694 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Ravine Road
CrossesBranch
LocationW of Gibson Mill RD
RouteCity Street 5311
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55546, -82.55325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2021)
Projected traffic3,694 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Ravine Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Ravine Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W. Ravine Road over Branch carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Ravine Road over Branch?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W. Ravine Road over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.