US Bridges

FAS 77 over Bear Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 6.8 Miles South of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0770003

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 77 over Bear Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesBear Creek
Location6.8 Miles South of Paris
RouteState Highway 77
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17989, -88.30705
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2021)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 77 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAS 77 over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 77 over Bear Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.