US Bridges

FAP 76 over Tennessee River

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · Henry-Stewart CO Line · Structure no. 40SR0760021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,590 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Tennessee River 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 3,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,782 by 2042. The structure is 3,590 ft (1,094.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesTennessee River
LocationHenry-Stewart CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44278, -88.06658
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,590 ft (1,094.2 m)
Longest span525 ft (160 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,614 (2021)
Projected traffic5,782 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Tennessee River built?

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

What condition is FAP 76 over Tennessee River 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 Tennessee River carry?

About 3,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 3,590 ft (1,094.2 m) long with a longest span of 525 ft (160 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.