FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.North of Somerville · Structure no. 24SR0760015
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,621 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River carry?
About 5,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 76 over Loosahatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.