US Bridges

FAP 85 over Wartrace Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 3.3 Mi.E.Of Smith Co. · Structure no. 44SR0850003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 85 over Wartrace Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,381 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location3.3 Mi.E.Of Smith Co.
RouteState Highway 85
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36168, -85.77469
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2021)
Projected traffic1,381 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 85 over Wartrace 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 Wartrace Creek carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.