US Bridges

FAP 76 over Spring Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI SW JCT SR76&SR124 · Structure no. 09SR0760021

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 76 over Spring Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,176 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2 MI SW JCT SR76&SR124
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12717, -88.5125
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2021)
Projected traffic14,176 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 76 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.