US Bridges

FAU 3366 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · Haynes DR near Moccasin T · Structure no. 75033660001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,899
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3366 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3366 over Sinking Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 7,899 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,696 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3366
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationHaynes DR near Moccasin T
RouteCity Street 3366
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89156, -86.41095
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,899 (2021)
Projected traffic13,696 by 2041
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

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 3366 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3366 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 3366 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 7,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3366 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3366 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.