US Bridges

FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .1 M S JCT SR376&SR6 · Structure no. 83SR0102003

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,385
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 4,385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,182 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 376
CrossesBledsoe Creek
Location.1 M S JCT SR376&SR6
RouteU.S. Route SR376
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49933, -86.27755
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,385 (2021)
Projected traffic5,182 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$701,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 376 over Bledsoe 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek carry?

About 4,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 376 over Bledsoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.