US Bridges

FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · In Winchester City Limits · Structure no. 26SR1300005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek in Franklin 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 5 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 6,706 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,730 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 130
CrossesBoiling Fork Creek
LocationIn Winchester City Limits
RouteState Highway 130
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20141, -86.12672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,706 (2021)
Projected traffic10,730 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 130 over Boiling Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek carry?

About 6,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 130 over Boiling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.