US Bridges

FAS 127 over Dry Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi.South of Hillsboro · Structure no. 16SR1270001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 127 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 127 over Dry Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,232 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 127
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.5 Mi.South of Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 127
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36848, -85.99568
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2021)
Projected traffic5,232 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 127 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 127 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 127 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 127 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.