US Bridges

FAP 100 over Brush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 4.3 Mi. Ne. of Linden · Structure no. 68SR1000001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over Brush Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4.3 Mi. Ne. of Linden
RouteState Highway 100
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65157, -87.7672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2021)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 over Brush 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Brush Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.