US Bridges

FAS 121 over Huckleberry Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 1.7 M S JCT SR15&SR121 · Structure no. 52SR1210009

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 121 over Huckleberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 121 over Huckleberry Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,808 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 121
CrossesHuckleberry Creek
Location1.7 M S JCT SR15&SR121
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates35.0513, -86.37478
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2021)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 121 over Huckleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 121 over 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 Huckleberry Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 121 over Huckleberry Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 121 over Huckleberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.