US Bridges

FAP 77 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3MI.E.OF Mclemoresville · Structure no. 09SR0770011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
424 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,385
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 77 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 77 over Reedy Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,385 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,194 by 2041. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 77
CrossesReedy Creek
Location3MI.E.OF Mclemoresville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0025, -88.51972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,385 (2021)
Projected traffic5,194 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 77 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 77 over Reedy 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 Reedy Creek carry?

About 3,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 77 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 77 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.