US Bridges

FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive

Poor

Haywood County, Tennessee · Haywood-Crocett CO Li · Structure no. 38SR0760047

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
424 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,808
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,693 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesS. Fork Forked Deer Rive
LocationHaywood-Crocett CO Li
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates35.69269, -89.11056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,808 (2021)
Projected traffic7,693 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive carry?

About 4,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.