US Bridges

FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .2 M N Cannon CO Line · Structure no. 95SR0960001

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,251
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 69 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 4,251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,802 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location.2 M N Cannon CO Line
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96783, -86.07705
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,251 (2021)
Projected traffic6,802 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$377,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 4,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 96 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.