US Bridges

FAP 76 over Sugar Creek(

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · City of Brownsville · Structure no. 38SR0760029

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Sugar Creek( is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 76 over Sugar Creek( in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,754 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesSugar Creek(
LocationCity of Brownsville
RouteState Highway 1
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58478, -89.24208
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2021)
Projected traffic9,754 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Sugar Creek( built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Sugar Creek( 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 Sugar Creek( carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Sugar Creek(?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 76 over Sugar Creek(?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.