FAP 80 over Boston Branch
GoodSmith County, Tennessee · North of Carthage-Tn. · Structure no. 80SR0800015
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 845
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 80 over Boston Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 80 over Boston Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 80 over Boston Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is FAP 80 over Boston Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 80 over Boston Branch carry?
About 845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 80 over Boston Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAP 80 over Boston Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.