US Bridges

Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 8 M. Sw. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02019880003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 687 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1988 (sa 0202)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location8 M. Sw. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 1988
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45894, -86.61121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2021)
Projected traffic898 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1988 (sa 0202) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.