US Bridges

FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · W Northfield Blvd · Structure no. 75033550001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,463
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 16,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,640 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3355
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationW Northfield Blvd
RouteCity Street 3355
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87398, -86.3954
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,463 (2021)
Projected traffic30,640 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3355 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 16,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3355 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.