US Bridges

FAP 96 over Bushman Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.7 M NE JCT SR10&SR96 · Structure no. 75SR0960019

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Bushman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Bushman Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 16,731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,968 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBushman Creek
Location2.7 M NE JCT SR10&SR96
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.87912, -86.34707
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,731 (2021)
Projected traffic23,968 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bushman Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 16,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Bushman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 96 over Bushman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.