US Bridges

FAP 376 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · Near Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0102001

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 376 over Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 376 over Rocky Creek in Trousdale 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 5,135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,054 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 376
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationNear Hartsville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39547, -86.26437
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,135 (2021)
Projected traffic6,054 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 376 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 376 over Rocky 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 376 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 5,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 376 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 376 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.