US Bridges

FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4MI.N.OF Ala.-Tn.State LN · Structure no. 52SR1210007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,286 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 121
CrossesLittle Huckleberry Creek
Location4MI.N.OF Ala.-Tn.State LN
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates35.04069, -86.37528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2021)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 121 over Little Huckleberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.