US Bridges

FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · In Dunlap City Limits · Structure no. 77SR0080009

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 6,412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,784 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 8
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
LocationIn Dunlap City Limits
RouteState Highway 8
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40346, -85.38975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,412 (2021)
Projected traffic9,784 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$763,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAP 8 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 6,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 8 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.