Nfa A278 over Indian Creek
PoorScott County, Tennessee · 8 M SE of US27-SR52 Jct. · Structure no. 760A2200001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Other
- Length
- 24 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A278 over Indian Creek is a other culvert carrying Nfa A278 over Indian Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A278 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Nfa A278 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A278 over Indian Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A278 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A278 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.