US Bridges

FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 0.7 Mi. N of SR111 Jct. · Structure no. 77SR0280005

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,814 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAP 28
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N of SR111 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates35.40425, -85.36944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,167 (2021)
Projected traffic7,814 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$389,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Little Brush 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 5,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.