US Bridges

FAP 96 over South Harpeth River

GoodPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · .7 M S JCT SR96&SR100 · Structure no. 19SR0960001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,158
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over South Harpeth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over South Harpeth River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,158 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,250 by 2041. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesSouth Harpeth River
Location.7 M S JCT SR96&SR100
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates36.01, -87.02834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,158 (2021)
Projected traffic12,250 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over South Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over South Harpeth River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over South Harpeth River carry?

About 6,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over South Harpeth River?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over South Harpeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.