US Bridges

Nfa A118 over Lower Sinking Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 4 M. Se.-Lobelville. · Structure no. 680A1180001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A118 over Lower Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A118 over Lower Sinking Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A118
CrossesLower Sinking Creek
Location4 M. Se.-Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70108, -87.74728
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 A118 over Lower Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A118 over Lower 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A118 over Lower Sinking Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A118 over Lower Sinking Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A118 over Lower Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.