US Bridges

FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.Sw.Of Silerton · Structure no. 35S82470001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 125
CrossesGaylor Creek
Location2.2 Mi.Sw.Of Silerton
RouteState Highway 125
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32464, -88.83847
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic398 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 125 over Gaylor 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 125 over Gaylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.