US Bridges

Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · Sink Rd-N of Tellico Pln · Structure no. 62F00110001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1235 (sa 6202)
CrossesSinkhole Creek
LocationSink Rd-N of Tellico Pln
RouteCounty Highway 1235
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.412, -84.27997
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2021)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1235 (sa 6202) over Sinkhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.