FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek
FairJefferson County, Tennessee · .4 M NW of SR 32 · Structure no. 450A3910001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAU 5496 over Sinking Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.