US Bridges

FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · .5 M E Dickson CO Line · Structure no. 94I00400003

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40 in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,640 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesSR-96 / I-40
Location.5 M E Dickson CO Line
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02753, -87.17852
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,189 (2021)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40 carry?

About 9,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over SR-96 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.