Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch

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Washington County, Tennessee · In Very NW Corner of Co. · Structure no. 90S23710001

Built: 1933; 92 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 40 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 833; 2021 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2594 (sa 9033)

CrossesBranch

LocationIn Very NW Corner of Co.

RouteCounty Highway 2594

CountyWashington County

StateTennessee

Coordinates36.42918, -82.63475

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJune 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating46.7 US tons

Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadH 15

Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)

Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2021)

Projected traffic1,333 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 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2594 (sa 9033) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.