US Bridges

FAP 125 over Porters Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.Nw.Of Middleton · Structure no. 35SR1250009

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
234 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 125 over Porters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 125 over Porters Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 84 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 125
CrossesPorters Creek
Location1.5 Mi.Nw.Of Middleton
RouteState Highway 125
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09566, -88.90131
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2021)
Projected traffic5,856 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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$907,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 125 over Porters Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FAP 125 over Porters 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 Porters Creek carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 125 over Porters Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 125 over Porters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.