US Bridges

FAS 85 over Scott Branch

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of 1176 · Structure no. 67SR0850011

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 85 over Scott Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 85 over Scott Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 85
CrossesScott Branch
Location1 MI S of 1176
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30168, -85.1707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 85 over Scott Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 85 over Scott Branch 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 FAS 85 over Scott Branch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 85 over Scott Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 85 over Scott Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.