US Bridges

Nfa 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 8 M. Sw. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02F00070007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1032 (sa 0201)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location8 M. Sw. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 1032
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42038, -86.5861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic798 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1032 (sa 0201) 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 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1032 (sa 0201) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.