US Bridges

FAP 26 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · In City of Lebanon · Structure no. 95FA0243003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,563
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 26 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 13,563 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,701 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationIn City of Lebanon
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21307, -86.29617
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,563 (2021)
Projected traffic21,701 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 13,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.