US Bridges

FAP 76 over Overflow

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI S of Shelton RD · Structure no. 38SR0760043

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
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 1964, 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 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesOverflow
Location1.6 MI S of Shelton RD
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6855, -89.12089
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 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$203,000 (2021 estimate)
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 1964.

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

How long is FAP 76 over Overflow?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.