US Bridges

Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI East of SR10 · Structure no. 950A3530001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,523
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1373
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.2 MI East of SR10
RouteCounty Highway 1373
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16645, -86.30137
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1373 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1373 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.