US Bridges

FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.1 M SW JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 75SR0960021

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
531 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 11,601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,432 by 2041. The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
Location1.1 M SW JCT SR96&SR266
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.92102, -86.30582
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (162 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,601 (2021)
Projected traffic16,432 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over East 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River carry?

About 11,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.