US Bridges

FAP 76 over Jacocks Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · .1 MI S Cobb Crossing RD · Structure no. 38SR0760037

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Jacocks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Jacocks 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 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 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesJacocks Creek
Location.1 MI S Cobb Crossing RD
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates35.65425, -89.16852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,193 (2021)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$299,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Jacocks 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 Jacocks 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 Jacocks Creek carry?

About 4,193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Jacocks Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Jacocks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.