US Bridges

FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.So. of Haywood Co. · Structure no. 24SR0760023

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,056 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.4 Mi.So. of Haywood Co.
RouteState Highway 76
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3797, -89.30575
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2021)
Projected traffic2,056 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.