US Bridges

FAP 96 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.2 M E JCT SR96&SR102 · Structure no. 75SR0960007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 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 1991, so it is 34 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 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 4,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 M E JCT SR96&SR102
RouteState Highway SR096
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8429, -86.52895
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Branch 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.