US Bridges

Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1.8 M NW JCT SR75&I181 · Structure no. 90026460001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,648 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2646 (sa 9037)
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.8 M NW JCT SR75&I181
RouteCounty Highway 2646
Coordinates36.41247, -82.50882
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2021)
Projected traffic2,648 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2646 (sa 9037) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.