US Bridges

FAP 96 over Marshall Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · East of Auburntown · Structure no. 08SR0960005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Marshall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Marshall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,904 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesMarshall Creek
LocationEast of Auburntown
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.95058, -86.10204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic3,673 (2021)
Projected traffic5,904 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$662,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Marshall Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 96 over Marshall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Marshall Creek carry?

About 3,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 96 over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.