US Bridges

FAP 96 over Branch

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Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.7 M SE JCT SR96&I65 · Structure no. 94SR0960017

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 96 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 14,885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,816 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBranch
Location3.7 M SE JCT SR96&I65
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8922, -86.76753
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,885 (2021)
Projected traffic23,816 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Branch carry?

About 14,885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.