US Bridges

FAS 127 over Bradley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3.6 Mi.N.E.Of Hillsboro · Structure no. 16S42600005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 127 over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,507 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 127
CrossesBradley Creek
Location3.6 Mi.N.E.Of Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 127
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4562, -85.93121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2021)
Projected traffic3,507 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$923,000 (2022 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. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS 127 over Bradley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 127 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.