US Bridges

FAP 125 over Carter Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi.Se.Of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR1250025

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,351
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 125 over Carter Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 125 over Carter Branch 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 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 4,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,624 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 125
CrossesCarter Branch
Location3.5 Mi.Se.Of Bolivar
RouteState Highway 125
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20789, -88.94436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2021)
Projected traffic8,624 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 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 FAP 125 over Carter Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 125 over Carter Branch 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 Carter Branch carry?

About 4,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 125 over Carter Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 125 over Carter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.