US Bridges

FAP 85 over Town Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · In Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0850005

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,338
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 85 over Town Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 13,338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,288 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Livingston
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38019, -85.3307
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,338 (2021)
Projected traffic22,288 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 85 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 13,338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Town Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.