US Bridges

FAU 0B341 over Sinking Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .7 MI SW JCT SR10&SR24 · Structure no. 950B3410001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,160
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 0B341 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 0B341 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,152 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFAU 0B341
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.7 MI SW JCT SR10&SR24
RouteCity Street 0B341
Coordinates36.17841, -86.30245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 0B341 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 0B341 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 0B341 over Sinking Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 0B341 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 0B341 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.