US Bridges

Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · S of SR67-S of Johnson C. · Structure no. 90S25870005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1355 (sa 9003)
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationS of SR67-S of Johnson C.
RouteCounty Highway 1355
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2568, -82.36405
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic635 (2021)
Projected traffic1,016 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 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1355 (sa 9003) over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.