US Bridges

FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek

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Fentress County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.E.Of Overton Co. · Structure no. 25SR0850001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 85
CrossesLittle Laurel Creek
Location1 Mi.E.Of Overton Co.
RouteState Highway 85
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27705, -85.10407
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 85 over Little Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 85 over Little Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.