US Bridges

FAP 76 over Cypress Creek

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi.Ne.Of Bells · Structure no. 17SR0760005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,582
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 76 over Cypress Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 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).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.5 Mi.Ne.Of Bells
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.73358, -89.03061
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,582 (2021)
Projected traffic5,731 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP 76 over Cypress Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Cypress Creek?

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 Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.