US Bridges

FAP 76 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.9 Mi.East of Gibson · Structure no. 27SR0760005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,867
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 3,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,187 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 Mi.East of Gibson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89306, -88.80572
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,867 (2021)
Projected traffic6,187 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Branch carry?

About 3,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.