US Bridges

FAS 130 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.N.Of Marshall Co. · Structure no. 02SR1300003

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 130 over Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.7 Mi.N.Of Marshall Co.
RouteState Highway 130
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38628, -86.6047
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 130 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.