US Bridges

FAS 76 over Red River

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.7 M SW JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83S61240007

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 76 over Red River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 76 over Red River in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 3,407 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,864 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 76
CrossesRed River
Location2.7 M SW JCT SR76&SR109
RouteState Highway SR076
Coordinates36.52767, -86.5452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2021)
Projected traffic4,864 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$515,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 76 over Red River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 76 over Red River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 76 over Red River carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 76 over Red River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 76 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.