US Bridges

FAS 128 over Hardin Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.West of Wayne Co. · Structure no. 36SR1280013

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

About this bridge

FAS 128 over Hardin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 128 over Hardin 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAS 128
CrossesHardin Creek
Location3 Mi.West of Wayne Co.
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates35.35608, -88.06961
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 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 closed51 mi (82 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 128 over Hardin Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 128 over Hardin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 128 over Hardin Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 128 over Hardin Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 128 over Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.