Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan
FairScott County, Tennessee · 2.31 Miles from East Park · Structure no. 5130001P0000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 628 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan?
The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Leatherwood Ford R over Big S. Fork of Cumberlan?
It is owned by the National Park Service.