US Bridges

Nfa A461 over Scotts Branch

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 7 M. Sw. Williamsport. · Structure no. 600A4350003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A461 over Scotts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A461 over Scotts Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A461
CrossesScotts Branch
Location7 M. Sw. Williamsport.
RouteCounty Highway 461
Coordinates35.64079, -87.33166
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A461 over Scotts Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A461 over Scotts 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A461 over Scotts Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A461 over Scotts Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A461 over Scotts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.