US Bridges

FAS 127 over Little Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.N.Of Winton Town · Structure no. 16S42600007

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 127 over Little Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 127 over Little Hickory Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 127
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location2.8 Mi.N.Of Winton Town
RouteState Highway 127
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50975, -85.89532
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2021)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 127 over Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 127 over Little Hickory 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 Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 127 over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 127 over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.