US Bridges

FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · On Milan Arsenal Property · Structure no. 27SR0760011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
197 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,681
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 4,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,490 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76 299188H
CrossesWest Tennessee RR
LocationOn Milan Arsenal Property
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91042, -88.76164
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,681 (2021)
Projected traffic7,490 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR 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 299188H over West Tennessee RR carry?

About 4,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 299188H over West Tennessee RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.