US Bridges

Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.5 M N of 11E at Tusculn · Structure no. 30025270001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek in Greene 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2527 (sa 3012)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.5 M N of 11E at Tusculn
RouteCounty Highway 2527
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20327, -82.74408
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.