US Bridges

FAP 96 over Wilson Branch

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Tennessee · .4 M W JCT SR96&SR11 · Structure no. 94SR0960031

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,970
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Wilson Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 96 over Wilson Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 83 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,352 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesWilson Branch
Location.4 M W JCT SR96&SR11
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85613, -86.66563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,970 (2021)
Projected traffic14,352 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAP 96 over Wilson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Wilson Branch carry?

About 8,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.