US Bridges

FAS 127 over I24

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · SR127/I-24 @ Hillsboro · Structure no. 16I00240045

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 127 over I24 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 127 over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,773 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 127
CrossesI24
LocationSR127/I-24 @ Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 127
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38303, -85.98227
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2021)
Projected traffic3,773 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 127 over I24 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 127 over I24 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 127 over I24 carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 127 over I24?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 127 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.