Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp)
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Tennessee · Natchez Trace State Park · Structure no. 390A1120001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp) is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp) in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp) built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp) carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp)?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A112 over Scarce Creek (ntsp)?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.