Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek
GoodSullivan County, Tennessee · Fordtown Rd-Se of Kingspt · Structure no. 820B1490001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B149 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B149 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.