US Bridges

FAP 96 over West Harpeth River

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · .5 M SE JCT SR96&SR46 · Structure no. 94SR0960007

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over West Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over West Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 13,340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,344 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesWest Harpeth River
Location.5 M SE JCT SR96&SR46
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94453, -86.94444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,340 (2021)
Projected traffic21,344 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over West Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP 96 over West Harpeth River 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 West Harpeth River carry?

About 13,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over West Harpeth River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over West Harpeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.