US Bridges

FAU 268 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.6 M N JCT SR1&SR268 · Structure no. 75F00050003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 268 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 268 over Sinking Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23,891 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,416 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 268
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.6 M N JCT SR1&SR268
RouteState Highway 268
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89962, -86.42018
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,891 (2021)
Projected traffic38,416 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 268 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 268 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 268 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 23,891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 268 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 268 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.