US Bridges

FAP 76 over Branch

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2 Miles North of Moscow · Structure no. 24SR0760007

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 76 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesBranch
Location2 Miles North of Moscow
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates35.08936, -89.38989
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2021)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Branch carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.