FAP 78 over Drainage Canal
PoorDyer County, Tennessee · North of Calvary · Structure no. 23SR0780007
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,574
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 78 over Drainage Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 78 over Drainage Canal in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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.
It carries about 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,221 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 78 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FAP 78 over Drainage Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 78 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 3,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 78 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 78 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.