US Bridges

FAP 76 over Overflow

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI SE of Bear Creek · Structure no. 38SR0760025

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
456 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Overflow in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,897 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2042. The structure is 456 ft (139 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
CrossesOverflow
Location1.4 MI SE of Bear Creek
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52047, -89.25472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,897 (2021)
Projected traffic4,635 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Overflow carry?

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

How long is FAP 76 over Overflow?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.