US Bridges

FAP 10 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.S.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0100005

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Sugar Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 97 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSugar Creek
Location5 Mi.S.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3827, -86.50511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2021)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 10 over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.