US Bridges

FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Broadmoor Tenn. · Structure no. 66SR0780003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,221 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 78
CrossesRunning Reelfoot Bayou
LocationNear Broadmoor Tenn.
RouteState Highway 78
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22575, -89.47222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2021)
Projected traffic5,221 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou carry?

About 3,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 78 over Running Reelfoot Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.