US Bridges

FAS 129 over Buckeye Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 1.0 M E Lincoln CO Li · Structure no. 64S42860001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Buckeye Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 129 over Buckeye Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 129
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location1.0 M E Lincoln CO Li
RouteState Highway 129
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27979, -86.42669
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 129 over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 over Buckeye 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 Buckeye Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.