US Bridges

Nfa 4718 over Branch

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · Btwn Old & New SR36-ERWIN · Structure no. 860A0010003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 4718 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 4718 over Branch in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 4718
CrossesBranch
LocationBtwn Old & New SR36-ERWIN
RouteCounty Highway 4718
Coordinates36.16236, -82.39954
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2021)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 4718 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 4718 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 4718 over Branch carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 4718 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 4718 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.