US Bridges

FAS 85 over Hensley Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR56 · Structure no. 44SR0850009

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 85 over Hensley Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 85 over Hensley Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 85
CrossesHensley Creek
Location2 MI S of SR56
RouteState Highway 85
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41784, -85.70206
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2021)
Projected traffic346 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Hensley Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 85 over Hensley 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 FAS 85 over Hensley Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 85 over Hensley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FAS 85 over Hensley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.