US Bridges

FAP 100 over Lost Creek

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.W.Of Decaturville · Structure no. 20S80680003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,843
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Lost Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 100
CrossesLost Creek
Location2 Mi.W.Of Decaturville
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates35.58159, -88.07147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2021)
Projected traffic2,949 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 FAP 100 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.