US Bridges

FAP 96 over I0024

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · In Murfressboro · Structure no. 75I00240021

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over I0024 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 96 over I0024 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 26,097 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,755 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesI0024
LocationIn Murfressboro
RouteState Highway SR096
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84745, -86.43618
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,097 (2021)
Projected traffic41,755 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over I0024 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP 96 over I0024 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over I0024 carry?

About 26,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over I0024?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over I0024?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.