US Bridges

FAS 130 over Blue Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.S.Of Coffee Co.Ln. · Structure no. 26SR1300001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,056
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 130 over Blue Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,056 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,027 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesBlue Creek
Location.7 Mi.S.Of Coffee Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 130
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33689, -86.22049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,056 (2021)
Projected traffic9,027 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$362,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 130 over Blue Creek carry?

About 6,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.