US Bridges

Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.6 KM Ne. of I40/US231 · Structure no. 950A8760001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A876
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.6 KM Ne. of I40/US231
RouteCity Street 0A876
Coordinates36.18797, -86.28722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A876 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A876 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.