US Bridges

FAS 125 over Piney Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.W.Of Silerton · Structure no. 35S82470003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 125 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 125 over Piney Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 125
CrossesPiney Creek
Location.1 Mi.W.Of Silerton
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates35.3425, -88.81239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
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 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 125 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 125 over Piney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 125 over Piney Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 125 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 125 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.