US Bridges

FAS 128 over Short Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.West of Wayne Co. · Structure no. 36SR1280015

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 128 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 128 over Short Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAS 128
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.5 Mi.West of Wayne Co.
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates35.37169, -88.04906
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 128 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 128 over Short 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 Short Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 128 over Short Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns FAS 128 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.