US Bridges

FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · Near Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0102003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,385
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 376
CrossesEast Fork Bledsoe Creek
LocationNear Hartsville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45061, -86.267
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 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$419,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 376 over East Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 376 over East Fork Bledsoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.