US Bridges

FAP 128 over Hatley Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · At Pickwick Landing · Structure no. 36SR1280003

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 128 over Hatley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 128 over Hatley Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,093 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 128
CrossesHatley Creek
LocationAt Pickwick Landing
RouteState Highway 128
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10294, -88.25669
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 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 (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,683 (2021)
Projected traffic9,093 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$404,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 128 over Hatley Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 128 over Hatley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 128 over Hatley Creek carry?

About 5,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 128 over Hatley 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 128 over Hatley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.