FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadRobertson County, Tennessee · .1 M E Montgomery CO Li · Structure no. 74SR0760001
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 469 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 998
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 998 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2042. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?
About 998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek?
The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 76 over Sulphur Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.