US Bridges

FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · .3 M NW JCT I65&SR106 · Structure no. 94SR1060007

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,851
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,432 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 106
CrossesKennedy Branch
Location.3 M NW JCT I65&SR106
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8096, -86.85207
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,851 (2021)
Projected traffic14,432 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$388,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 106 over Kennedy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch carry?

About 6,851 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 106 over Kennedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.