US Bridges

FAP 77 over White Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.W.Of Mclemoresville · Structure no. 09SR0770001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,302
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 77 over White Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 77 over White Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAP 77
CrossesWhite Creek
Location.7 Mi.W.Of Mclemoresville
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.98247, -88.59703
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2021)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 77 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 77 over White 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 77 over White Creek carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 77 over White Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 77 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.