US Bridges

FAP 76 over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · Near Paris Ldg.State Park · Structure no. 40SR0760019

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,908
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Little 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 5,908 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,453 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
LocationNear Paris Ldg.State Park
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates36.43289, -88.10567
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,908 (2021)
Projected traffic9,453 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Little 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 Little 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 Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 5,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.