US Bridges

FAS 129 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.N.Of Lincoln Co. · Structure no. 64F00050007

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 129 over Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 129
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location.7 Mi.N.Of Lincoln Co.
RouteState Highway 129
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29437, -86.45962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2021)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 129 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 over Mulberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 129 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.