US Bridges

FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.9 Mi.E.Of Milan · Structure no. 27SR0760020

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,461 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,938 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesRutherford Fk.Obion Rive
Location1.9 Mi.E.Of Milan
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94623, -88.71422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,461 (2021)
Projected traffic11,938 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive carry?

About 7,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Rutherford Fk.Obion Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.