US Bridges

FAP 76 over Halley Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.Ne.Of Trezevant · Structure no. 09SR0760003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Halley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Halley Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,928 by 2039. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesHalley Creek
Location3.1 Mi.Ne.Of Trezevant
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05789, -88.57953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,087 (2021)
Projected traffic6,928 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 76 over Halley Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Halley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Halley Creek carry?

About 4,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Halley Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Halley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.