US Bridges

FAP 84 over Cave Springs Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.N.Of Monterey · Structure no. 71SR0840005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 84 over Cave Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 84 over Cave Springs Branch in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,594 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 84
CrossesCave Springs Branch
Location.9 Mi.N.Of Monterey
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16668, -85.28667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2021)
Projected traffic4,594 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 84 over Cave Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 84 over Cave Springs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 84 over Cave Springs Branch carry?

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 84 over Cave Springs Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 84 over Cave Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.