US Bridges

FAP 96 over Puckett Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3 M W JCT SR96&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0960013

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,024
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Puckett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Puckett Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 19,024 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,438 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesPuckett Creek
Location3 M W JCT SR96&SR99
RouteState Highway SR096
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8447, -86.46028
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,024 (2021)
Projected traffic30,438 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Puckett Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Puckett Creek 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 Puckett Creek carry?

About 19,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Puckett Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Puckett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.