US Bridges

FAP 85 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.E.Of Smith Co. · Structure no. 44SR0850001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 85 over Salt Lick Creek in Jackson 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 5 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location1.3 Mi.E.Of Smith Co.
RouteState Highway 85
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34607, -85.80776
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 85 over Salt Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 85 over Salt Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 85 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.