US Bridges

FAP 28 over Big Brush Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 0.84 Mi. N of SR111 Jct. · Structure no. 77SR0280007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
324 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Big Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 28 over Big Brush Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,814 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesBig Brush Creek
Location0.84 Mi. N of SR111 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40696, -85.36796
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Big Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Big 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 Big Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 28 over Big Brush Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Big Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.