US Bridges

FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65

PoorPosted for load

Williamson County, Tennessee · Franklin City Limits · Structure no. 94I00650017

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,982
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65 in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31,982 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,307 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 96
CrossesSR 96 / I65
LocationFranklin City Limits
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.91418, -86.82467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,982 (2021)
Projected traffic43,307 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 / I65 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65 carry?

About 31,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over SR 96 / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.