US Bridges

Nfa B676 over Mad Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · N of SR126 in Kingsport · Structure no. 820B6760001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B676 over Mad Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa B676 over Mad Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B676
CrossesMad Branch
LocationN of SR126 in Kingsport
RouteCity Street 676
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53803, -82.54881
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2020)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Nfa B676 over Mad Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B676 over Mad Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B676 over Mad Branch carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B676 over Mad Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa B676 over Mad Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.