FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · .2 M N of SR91 near CO LN · Structure no. 10013850001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 1385 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1385 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.