US Bridges

FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .7 MI SW JCT SR10&SR24 · Structure no. 950A9880001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,160
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,152 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 5364
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.7 MI SW JCT SR10&SR24
RouteCity Street 5364
Coordinates36.20008, -86.29317
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,160 (2021)
Projected traffic13,152 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAU 5364 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 7,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5364 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.