US Bridges

SR 96 over CSX Railroad

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of JCT SR96/SR252 · Structure no. 94SR0960023

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over CSX Railroad in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 96
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI W of JCT SR96/SR252
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.87131, -86.72667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,885 (2021)
Projected traffic23,816 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over CSX Railroad 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 96 over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is SR 96 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.