US Bridges

FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi. N. of Wayne Co. · Structure no. 68S61740001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek in Perry 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 5 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 128
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location1.7 Mi. N. of Wayne Co.
RouteState Highway 128
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47318, -87.94936
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2021)
Projected traffic592 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$199,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 128 over Whiteoak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 128 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.