US Bridges

FAP 84 over Copeland Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.S.Of Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0840007

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 84 over Copeland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 84 over Copeland Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 84
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location3.1 Mi.S.Of Livingston
RouteState Highway 84
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33631, -85.31019
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,577 (2021)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 84 over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 84 over Copeland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 84 over Copeland Creek carry?

About 4,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 84 over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 84 over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.