US Bridges

FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.5 M S SR 247 · Structure no. 60SR0060081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6 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 35,603 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 396
CrossesSR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6
Location2.5 M S SR 247
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73897, -86.94577
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,603 (2021)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6 built?

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

What condition is FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6 carry?

About 35,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 396 over SR396-RAMP-STR 3 / SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.