US Bridges

FAP 96 over Bradley Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .9 M E JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 75SR0960025

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Bradley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over Bradley Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,048 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.9 M E JCT SR96&SR266
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.92848, -86.27203
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2021)
Projected traffic10,048 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Bradley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.