US Bridges

Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI S of US40 · Structure no. 39016970003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1697 (sa 3913)
CrossesScarce Creek
Location2.5 MI S of US40
RouteCounty Highway 1697
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76811, -88.36408
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic630 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Scarce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.