US Bridges

FAP 96 over Leach Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.E.Of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 08SR0960003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Leach Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Leach Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,544 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesLeach Creek
Location1.6 Mi.E.Of Rutherford CO
RouteState Highway 96
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9407, -86.12836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (2021)
Projected traffic6,544 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Leach Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Leach 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Leach Creek carry?

About 4,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Leach Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 96 over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.