FAP 397 over Watson Branch
GoodWilliamson County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI SW JCT I65&SR96 · Structure no. 94SR3970007
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,234
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 397 over Watson Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 397 over Watson Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,234 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,779 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 397 over Watson Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 397 over Watson 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 397 over Watson Branch carry?
About 20,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 397 over Watson Branch?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 397 over Watson Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.