US Bridges

FAP 80 over Peytons Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.83 Mi.Northof Carthage · Structure no. 80SR0800003

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 80 over Peytons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 80 over Peytons Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 80
CrossesPeytons Creek
Location3.83 Mi.Northof Carthage
RouteState Highway 80
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33562, -85.9656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2021)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 80 over Peytons Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAP 80 over Peytons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 80 over Peytons Creek carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 80 over Peytons Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 80 over Peytons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.