US Bridges

Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. E. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 600A3920001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A285
CrossesScotts Creek
Location2.5 M. E. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates35.52302, -87.15771
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$133,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A285 over Scotts 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A285 over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.