US Bridges

Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 3.97 Miles from East Park · Structure no. 5130002P0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesLeatherwood Ford R
CrossesBandy Creek
Location3.97 Miles from East Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
Coordinates36.47489, -84.69003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2019)
Projected traffic445 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Leatherwood Ford R over Bandy Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.