US Bridges

FAP 96 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.East of Burns · Structure no. 22SR0960003

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,918
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 96 over Beaverdam Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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 8,918 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,840 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.5 Mi.East of Burns
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates36.04533, -87.2807
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,918 (2021)
Projected traffic11,840 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP 96 over Beaverdam 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 8,918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.