US Bridges

FAP 76 over Branch

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.W.Of Montgomery Co. · Structure no. 81SR0760021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 76 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 76 over Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,856 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesFAP 76
CrossesBranch
Location7 Mi.W.Of Montgomery Co.
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates36.56167, -87.74834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,660 (2021)
Projected traffic13,856 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 76 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 76 over Branch carry?

About 8,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 76 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.