US Bridges

FAP 80 over Peyton Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI NE JCT SR25&SR80 · Structure no. 80SR0800021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 80 over Peyton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 80 over Peyton Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,211 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAP 80
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location1.7 MI NE JCT SR25&SR80
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates36.30672, -85.97427
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2021)
Projected traffic5,211 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 80 over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 80 over Peyton 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 Peyton Creek carry?

About 3,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 80 over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 80 over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.