US Bridges

FAP 76 over Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · S. of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0760033

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 76 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesBranch
LocationS. of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20945, -88.40011
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAP 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.