US Bridges

FAP 76 over Overflow

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4 MI S of SR54 · Structure no. 38SR0760031

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,854
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 1934 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 91 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 4,854 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,304 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesOverflow
Location4 MI S of SR54
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates35.6278, -89.21172
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,854 (2021)
Projected traffic7,304 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 4,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Overflow?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.