US Bridges

FAP 85 over Zollicoffer Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W of Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0850003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Zollicoffer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 85 over Zollicoffer 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.

It carries about 3,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,098 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesZollicoffer Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Livingston
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3751, -85.36599
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,811 (2021)
Projected traffic6,098 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Zollicoffer Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 85 over Zollicoffer 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 Zollicoffer Creek carry?

About 3,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Zollicoffer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Zollicoffer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.