US Bridges

FAP 85 over Branch

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.6 M E JCT SR 80 & SR 85 · Structure no. 80SR0850009

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 85 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 85 over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,526 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 85
CrossesBranch
Location3.6 M E JCT SR 80 & SR 85
RouteState Highway 85
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32, -85.91016
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2021)
Projected traffic4,526 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 85 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 85 over 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 85 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 85 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.