SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road
FairHardin County, Tennessee · Pickwick Dam · Structure no. 36SR1280001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,620 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,357
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 6,357 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2041. The structure is 3,620 ft (1,103.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road carry?
About 6,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road?
The structure is 3,620 ft (1,103.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 128 over Tenn. River & Plant Road?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.