US Bridges

FAS 288 over Sink Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.S.W.Of SR056 · Structure no. 21S43990001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 288 over Sink Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 288 over Sink Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 288
CrossesSink Creek
Location1.7 Mi.S.W.Of SR056
RouteState Highway 288
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88155, -85.74935
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 288 over Sink Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 288 over Sink 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 288 over Sink Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 288 over Sink Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 288 over Sink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.