US Bridges

FAP 10 over Flat Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Shelbyville City Limit · Structure no. 02SR0100007

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Flat Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 98 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,776 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationIn Shelbyville City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45978, -86.46947
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,561 (2021)
Projected traffic5,776 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FAP 10 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?

About 3,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.