US Bridges

FAS 128 over Beech Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.53 Mi.N.Of FAS-302 · Structure no. 91S61740001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 128 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 128 over Beech Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 128
CrossesBeech Creek
Location2.53 Mi.N.Of FAS-302
RouteState Highway 128
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42758, -87.96477
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2021)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 128 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 128 over Beech 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 128 over Beech Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 128 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 128 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.