US Bridges

FAP 85 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Overton County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI W of Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0850001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 85 over Flat Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.1 MI W of Livingston
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3896, -85.40134
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2021)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 85 over Flat 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 85 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.