US Bridges

FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · At Upper Sinking · Structure no. 41SR1000005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAP 100
CrossesUpper Sinking Creek
LocationAt Upper Sinking
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates35.66642, -87.64542
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2021)
Projected traffic883 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 over Upper 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 100 over Upper Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.