FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek
PoorWilson County, Tennessee · .1 M NE JCT SR96&SR267 · Structure no. 95SR0960003
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,365
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,173 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek carry?
About 3,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 96 over Saunders Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.