FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCrockett County, Tennessee · 2.6 Mi.Sw.Of Gadsden · Structure no. 17SR0760003
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,582
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,731 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.