US Bridges

FAP 96 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3 Miles East of Lascassas · Structure no. 75SR0960027

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over Dry Fork Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location3 Miles East of Lascassas
RouteState Highway SR096
Coordinates35.92965, -86.23875
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 96 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.