US Bridges

Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M. E. Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 60S62520003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 968 (sa 6003)
CrossesScotts Creek
Location3 M. E. Mt. Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 968
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52403, -87.1584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 968 (sa 6003) over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.