US Bridges

FAP 76 over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 M NE of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0760012

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 76 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 10,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,112 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesBranch
Location3 M NE of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33986, -88.24667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,070 (2021)
Projected traffic16,112 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Branch 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 FAP 76 over Branch carry?

About 10,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.