US Bridges

FAS 130 over West Fork Rock Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · West of Tullahoma · Structure no. 16SR1300003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over West Fork Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 130 over West Fork Rock Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAS 130
CrossesWest Fork Rock Creek
LocationWest of Tullahoma
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates35.3694, -86.24606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2021)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 130 over West Fork Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over West Fork Rock 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 FAS 130 over West Fork Rock Creek carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over West Fork Rock Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over West Fork Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.