US Bridges

FAP 76 over Overflow

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.24 Mi.Ne.Of Trezevant · Structure no. 09SR0760007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Overflow in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 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
CrossesOverflow
Location4.24 Mi.Ne.Of Trezevant
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07091, -88.56731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 traffic5,840 by 2042
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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Overflow carry?

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

How long is FAP 76 over Overflow?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.