US Bridges

FAS 87 over Camp Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.6 M W Haywood CO LN · Structure no. 49S80460021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 87 over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 87 over Camp Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 87
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.6 M W Haywood CO LN
RouteState Highway 87
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62017, -89.48111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2021)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 87 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 87 over Camp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 87 over Camp Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 87 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 87 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.