US Bridges

FAP 85 over Lankford Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · In Defeated-Tennessee · Structure no. 80SR0850001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Lankford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 85 over Lankford Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesLankford Creek
LocationIn Defeated-Tennessee
RouteState Highway 85
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32862, -85.90535
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2021)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$230,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Lankford Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 85 over Lankford 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 85 over Lankford Creek carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Lankford Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Lankford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.