Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek
GoodCocke County, Tennessee · S of I-40 at Newport · Structure no. 150A5440001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A544 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A544 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.