FAP 96 over Harpeth River
PoorWilliamson County, Tennessee · .4 M SE JCT SR96&SR6 · Structure no. 94SR0960013
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,656
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 96 over Harpeth River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 96 over Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 19,656 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,450 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 96 over Harpeth River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FAP 96 over Harpeth River 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 Harpeth River carry?
About 19,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 96 over Harpeth River?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 96 over Harpeth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.