US Bridges

FAP 76 over I40

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.3 M S of SR 19 · Structure no. 38I00400033

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over I40 in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,897 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesI40
Location2.3 M S of SR 19
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates35.53786, -89.24856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,897 (2021)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over I40 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over I40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over I40 carry?

About 2,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over I40?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.