US Bridges

FAS 351 over Sinking Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NW of SR93 · Structure no. 30S23910009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 351 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 351 over Sinking Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 351
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.5 M NW of SR93
RouteCounty Highway 351
Coordinates36.26283, -82.72066
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,488 (2021)
Projected traffic3,981 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 351 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 351 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 351 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 2,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 351 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 351 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.