US Bridges

FAS 128 over Indian Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · Poplar Springs RD N SR15 · Structure no. 36S82300005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 128 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 128 over Indian Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 128
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationPoplar Springs RD N SR15
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates35.30653, -88.12527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 128 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 128 over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 128 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 128 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 128 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.