US Bridges

FAP 106 over Sharps Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · .2 M NW JCT SR106&SR96 · Structure no. 94SR1060013

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 106 over Sharps Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 106 over Sharps Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 13,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,515 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 106
CrossesSharps Branch
Location.2 M NW JCT SR106&SR96
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92862, -86.87487
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,759 (2021)
Projected traffic19,515 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 106 over Sharps Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FAP 106 over Sharps 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 106 over Sharps Branch carry?

About 13,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 106 over Sharps Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 106 over Sharps Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.