US Bridges

Nfa A152 over Scutcheon Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · W Off US27 near Lancing · Structure no. 650A1520001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A152 over Scutcheon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A152 over Scutcheon Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A152
CrossesScutcheon Creek
LocationW Off US27 near Lancing
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14207, -84.63437
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A152 over Scutcheon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A152 over Scutcheon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A152 over Scutcheon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A152 over Scutcheon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A152 over Scutcheon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.