US Bridges

FAS 126 over Back Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.25 Mi.W.Of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR1260011

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

About this bridge

FAS 126 over Back Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 126 over Back 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 126
CrossesBack Creek
Location2.25 Mi.W.Of Bristol
RouteState Highway 126
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57015, -82.25623
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 126 over Back Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 126 over Back 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 Back Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 126 over Back Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 126 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.