US Bridges

FAP 96 over W.Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .4 M W JCT SR96&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0960015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over W.Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over W.Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 39,271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,208 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesW.Fork Stones River
Location.4 M W JCT SR96&SR99
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.84611, -86.41476
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,271 (2021)
Projected traffic66,208 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W.Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over W.Fork Stones River 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 W.Fork Stones River carry?

About 39,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over W.Fork Stones River?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over W.Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.