US Bridges

FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Bristol · Structure no. 820A7490001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,835 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3916
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationIn Bristol
RouteCity Street 3916
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58472, -82.13703
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,554 (2021)
Projected traffic4,835 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3916 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 3916 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.