US Bridges

FAP 85 over Kempville Branch

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 2.1 W Jackson CO Line · Structure no. 80SR0850005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Kempville Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 85 over Kempville Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesKempville Branch
Location2.1 W Jackson CO Line
RouteState Highway 85
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34753, -85.86757
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2021)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Kempville Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 85 over Kempville 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 85 over Kempville Branch carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 85 over Kempville Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Kempville Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.