US Bridges

FAP 76 over Nixon Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI S of SR54 · Structure no. 38SR0760033

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,854
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Nixon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Nixon Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 5 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 7,766 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesNixon Creek
Location2.3 MI S of SR54
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62797, -89.21097
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,854 (2021)
Projected traffic7,766 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Nixon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAP 76 over Nixon Creek 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 Nixon Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 76 over Nixon Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Nixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.