US Bridges

FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.1 M NE Hardeman CO · Structure no. 12016770001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 125
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
Location0.1 M NE Hardeman CO
RouteState Highway 125
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34719, -88.8035
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$263,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 125 over Little Piney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 125 over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.