US Bridges

FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 0.76 MI N. of Dover · Structure no. 81SR0760009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,317 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,507 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesCumberland River Overflo
Location0.76 MI N. of Dover
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5008, -87.83604
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,317 (2021)
Projected traffic16,507 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo carry?

About 10,317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Cumberland River Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.