Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Tennessee · 8 M. Ne. Flatwoods. · Structure no. 68017880005
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1788 (sa 6803) over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.