US Bridges

Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · In the City of Lebanon · Structure no. 95M33410001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,619
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B706
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationIn the City of Lebanon
RouteCity Street 0B706
Coordinates36.20877, -86.29228
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2021)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B706 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 Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B706 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.