US Bridges

FAU 130 over Rock Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · West of Tullahoma · Structure no. 16SR1300005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,783
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 130 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 130 over Rock Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,783 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,453 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 130
CrossesRock Creek
LocationWest of Tullahoma
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35197, -86.2129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,783 (2021)
Projected traffic12,453 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$578,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 130 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 130 over Rock 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 FAU 130 over Rock Creek carry?

About 7,783 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 130 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 130 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.