US Bridges

Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 M S of Elkton · Structure no. 28018940001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1894 (sa 2823)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location3 M S of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1894
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00995, -86.88768
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2021)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$91,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.