US Bridges

FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.4 Mi.S.Of Middleton · Structure no. 35SR1250001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 77 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 4,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,408 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 125
CrossesS.Colonel Creek
Location2.4 Mi.S.Of Middleton
RouteState Highway 125
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00617, -88.89408
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,763 (2021)
Projected traffic7,408 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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$313,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FAP 125 over S.Colonel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek carry?

About 4,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 125 over S.Colonel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.