US Bridges

FAP 76 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR 140 · Structure no. 40SR0760017

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Eagle Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesEagle Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 140
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41919, -88.13142
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,641 (2021)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Eagle 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 Eagle Creek carry?

About 6,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.