US Bridges

FAS 129 over Richland Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .2 M S JCT SR272&SR129 · Structure no. 59S42800009

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 129 over Richland Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 129
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.2 M S JCT SR272&SR129
RouteState Highway 129
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32326, -86.76532
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$256,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 129 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 over Richland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 129 over Richland Creek carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.