US Bridges

SR127 over Bradley Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.South of Hillsboro · Structure no. 16SR1270003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR127 over Bradley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR127 over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 2,877 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSR127
CrossesBradley Creek
Location2 Mi.South of Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates35.39571, -85.97811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2021)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR127 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR127 over Bradley Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR127 over Bradley Creek carry?

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

How long is SR127 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR127 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.