US Bridges

FAP 76 over Dyer Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 2.9 M NE JCT SR49&SR76 · Structure no. 81SR0760015

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Dyer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 76 over Dyer Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,511 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,618 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 76
CrossesDyer Creek
Location2.9 M NE JCT SR49&SR76
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52812, -87.81412
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,511 (2021)
Projected traffic13,618 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Dyer Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Dyer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Dyer Creek carry?

About 8,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Dyer Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 76 over Dyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.