US Bridges

Nfa A332 over Scott Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. S. Five Points- · Structure no. 500A3320003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A332 over Scott Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A332 over Scott Creek in Lawrence 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A332
CrossesScott Creek
Location1.5 M. S. Five Points-
RouteCounty Highway 332
Coordinates35.02196, -87.31087
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A332 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A332 over Scott Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A332 over Scott Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A332 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A332 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.