US Bridges

FAP 28 over Holbert Creek

Fair

Pickett County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.N. of Fentress Co. · Structure no. 69SR0280001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,501
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Holbert Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Holbert Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesHolbert Creek
Location1 Mi.N. of Fentress Co.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyPickett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56652, -85.03739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2021)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Holbert Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Holbert 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Holbert Creek carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Holbert Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 28 over Holbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.