US Bridges

FAS 125 over Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.4 M N Hardeman CO Line · Structure no. 12016770003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 125 over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 125 over Piney Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 125
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.4 M N Hardeman CO Line
RouteState Highway 125
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36428, -88.80475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic413 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 125 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 125 over 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 Piney Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 125 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 125 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.