US Bridges

FAP 96 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.3 M E JCT SR96&SR102 · Structure no. 75SR0960005

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 M E JCT SR96&SR102
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.84713, -86.56218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,999 (2021)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 4,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.