US Bridges

SR 96 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI W JCT SR96&SR397 · Structure no. 94SR0960009

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 96 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 13,340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,744 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 96
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W JCT SR96&SR397
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.93067, -86.91723
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic13,340 (2021)
Projected traffic17,744 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 96 over Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Branch carry?

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

How long is SR 96 over Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.