US Bridges

Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Cross Park Drive · Structure no. 470C0280001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,774
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,774 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,384 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C028
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationCross Park Drive
RouteCounty Highway 5891
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92472, -84.0764
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,774 (2021)
Projected traffic12,384 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C028 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 6,774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Nfa C028 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.