US Bridges

FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 4 M NE of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0760014

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek 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 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesHolly Fork Creek
Location4 M NE of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35022, -88.23011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 76 over Holly Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Holly Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.