US Bridges

FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.E.Of Gadsden · Structure no. 17SR0760013

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
289 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,796
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,074 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesMiddle Fork Forked Deer
Location2.8 Mi.E.Of Gadsden
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81211, -88.93586
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2021)
Projected traffic6,074 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer carry?

About 3,796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Middle Fork Forked Deer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.