US Bridges

Nfa A846 over Branch

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Near Holston River · Structure no. 820A8460001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A846 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A846 over Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A846
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Holston River
RouteCounty Highway 846
Coordinates36.57855, -81.98637
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa A846 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A846 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A846 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A846 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A846 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.