US Bridges

Nfa A123 over Scott Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 12 M. N. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A1230001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A123 over Scott Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A123 over Scott Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A123
CrossesScott Branch
Location12 M. N. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32486, -86.60234
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A123 over Scott Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A123 over Scott 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A123 over Scott Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A123 over Scott Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A123 over Scott Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.