US Bridges

FAS 126 over Akard Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3.33 Mi.W.Of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR1260007

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 126 over Akard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 126 over Akard Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,904 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 126
CrossesAkard Creek
Location3.33 Mi.W.Of Bristol
RouteState Highway 126
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56023, -82.27312
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,205 (2021)
Projected traffic9,904 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 126 over Akard Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 126 over Akard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 126 over Akard Creek carry?

About 6,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 126 over Akard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 126 over Akard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.