US Bridges

FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .8 M S JCT I65 & SR 247 · Structure no. 60I00650039

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65 in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 44,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,496 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 396
CrossesSR 396 / I65
Location.8 M S JCT I65 & SR 247
RouteState Highway 396
Coordinates35.73857, -86.87363
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,685 (2021)
Projected traffic71,496 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65 carry?

About 44,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 396 over SR 396 / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.