US Bridges

FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.9 M NE JCT SR96&SR267 · Structure no. 95SR0960005

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,365
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 3,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,384 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 96
CrossesSmith Fork Creek
Location1.9 M NE JCT SR96&SR267
RouteState Highway 96
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9886, -86.0402
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,365 (2021)
Projected traffic5,384 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek carry?

About 3,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 96 over Smith Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.