US Bridges

FAU 4810 over Sinking Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · .98 M S of SR67 · Structure no. 900B2110001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4810 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4810 over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 4810
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.98 M S of SR67
RouteCity Street 4810
Coordinates36.28367, -82.36472
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic584 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4810 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4810 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4810 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4810 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4810 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.