US Bridges

FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · .9 M NE JCT SR76&SR41 · Structure no. 83S61240001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 76
CrossesHoney Run Creek
Location.9 M NE JCT SR76&SR41
RouteState Highway SR076
Coordinates36.47752, -86.63965
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,141 (2021)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek carry?

About 6,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 76 over Honey Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.