US Bridges

FAP 96 over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3 MI NE JCT SR1&SR96 · Structure no. 75SR0960033

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,968 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI NE JCT SR1&SR96
RouteState Highway SR096
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87532, -86.35202
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 96 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 96 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.