US Bridges

FAS 127 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.N.E.Of SR002 · Structure no. 16S42600001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 127 over Bradley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 127 over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,507 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 127
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.3 Mi.N.E.Of SR002
RouteState Highway 127
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41622, -85.9693
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2021)
Projected traffic3,507 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 127 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 127 over Bradley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 127 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 127 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 127 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.