US Bridges

Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · S of Johnson City · Structure no. 900B4070001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B407
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationS of Johnson City
RouteCity Street 407
Coordinates36.284, -82.36444
Functional classUrban Local

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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B407 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 Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Nfa B407 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.