Nfa A353 over Sinking Creek
GoodBedford County, Tennessee · 8 M. Sw. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 020A3530001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A353 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A353 over Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A353 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A353 over 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 A353 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A353 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A353 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.