FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek
GoodRutherford County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI N JCT SR1&SR96 · Structure no. 750A1670001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,234
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,936 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 5,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAU 5511 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.