US Bridges

Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7 M. W. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020060001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2006 (sa 0203)
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location7 M. W. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 2006
Coordinates35.48406, -86.58163
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2006 (sa 0203) over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.