US Bridges

Nfa A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 M. S. Unionville. · Structure no. 020A3740001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A374 (sa 0205)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location6 M. S. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53548, -86.59028
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A374 (sa 0205) 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 A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A374 (sa 0205) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.