US Bridges

FAP 85 over Indian Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.E.Of Highland · Structure no. 44SR0850005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 85 over Indian 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 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 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.2 Mi.E.Of Highland
RouteState Highway 85
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36217, -85.75336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2021)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 85 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.