US Bridges

SR096 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 4 MI SE JCT SR96/I65 · Structure no. 94SR0960035

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

About this bridge

SR096 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR096 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 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR096
CrossesBranch
Location4 MI SE JCT SR96/I65
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.89147, -86.76583
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,885 (2021)
Projected traffic23,816 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR096 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR096 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 SR096 over Branch carry?

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

How long is SR096 over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns SR096 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.