US Bridges

FAP 96 over SR 1

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI E JCT SR96 & I24 · Structure no. 75SR0010063

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over SR 1 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,784 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesSR 1
Location2.0 MI E JCT SR96 & I24
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.84933, -86.39986
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,815 (2021)
Projected traffic70,784 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over SR 1 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over SR 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over SR 1 carry?

About 40,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over SR 1?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.