US Bridges

SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · .1 Mile West of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0760005

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 96 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 13,461 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,538 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-76
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location.1 Mile West of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31194, -88.29114
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,461 (2021)
Projected traffic21,538 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 13,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.