US Bridges

Nfa B493 over Sinking Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · .6 M W of Carter CO LN · Structure no. 90SR0670013

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B493 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B493 over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B493
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.6 M W of Carter CO LN
RouteCity Street 493
Coordinates36.30803, -82.3322
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2020)
Projected traffic4,096 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B493 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B493 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 B493 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B493 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B493 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.