US Bridges

Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Nw. Greenback. · Structure no. 53006470003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
997
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNfa 1269
CrossesSinking Creek
Location3.5 M. Nw. Greenback.
RouteCounty Highway 1269
Coordinates35.68972, -84.23061
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2021)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1269 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1269 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.