US Bridges

FAP 96 over Branch

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Williamson County, Tennessee · 4.4 M NW JCT SR96&SR11 · Structure no. 94SR0960021

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 96 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 14,885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,840 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesBranch
Location4.4 M NW JCT SR96&SR11
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87418, -86.73323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,885 (2021)
Projected traffic27,840 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$166,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 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 February 2023.

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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.