US Bridges

FAP 76 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3 Miles North of Moscow · Structure no. 24SR0760009

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 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 1932, so it is 93 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesBranch
Location3 Miles North of Moscow
RouteState Highway 76
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1025, -89.38561
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Branch 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 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.