US Bridges

FAS 332 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Near Ft Loudon Lake · Structure no. 47SR3320015

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,634
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 332 over Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 332 over Sinking Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 17,634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 332
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationNear Ft Loudon Lake
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates35.87842, -84.0413
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,634 (2021)
Projected traffic23,520 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 332 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 332 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 332 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 17,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 332 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns FAS 332 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.