LEATHERWOOD FORD R
Carrying LEATHERWOOD FORD R over BANDY CREEK
3.97 MILES FROM EAST PARK, Scott, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LEATHERWOOD FORD R
The LEATHERWOOD FORD R bridge in Scott, Tennessee carries LEATHERWOOD FORD R over BANDY CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 370 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LEATHERWOOD FORD R compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 370 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5130002P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEATHERWOOD FORD R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LEATHERWOOD FORD R against other structures in Scott and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LEATHERWOOD FORD R?
LEATHERWOOD FORD R in Scott, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LEATHERWOOD FORD R inspected?
LEATHERWOOD FORD R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 370 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEATHERWOOD FORD R is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LEATHERWOOD FORD R?
LEATHERWOOD FORD R has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LEATHERWOOD FORD R?
LEATHERWOOD FORD R is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is LEATHERWOOD FORD R and does age affect safety?
LEATHERWOOD FORD R was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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