US Bridges

FAP 76 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · Near Paris Ldg.State Park · Structure no. 40SR0760018

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
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 concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Eagle Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 81 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 6,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,626 by 2042. 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
LocationNear Paris Ldg.State Park
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41928, -88.13161
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.
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 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
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 traffic10,626 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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.