US Bridges

FAP 96 over Branch

Poor

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.7 M E JCT SR96&SR102 · Structure no. 75SR0960009

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAP 96 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,998 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBranch
Location3.7 M E JCT SR96&SR102
RouteState Highway SR096
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84293, -86.52039
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating99.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,999 (2021)
Projected traffic7,998 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$643,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAP 96 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.