US Bridges

Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) over Sinking Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 4 M N of Tusculum · Structure no. 30025270003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 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 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2527 (sa 3012)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location4 M N of Tusculum
RouteCounty Highway 2527
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24193, -82.7322
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$139,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2527 (sa 3012) 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 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.