US Bridges

FAP 10 over Duck River

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Shelbyville City Limit · Structure no. 02SR0100009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,359
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 10 over Duck River in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 18,359 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,144 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesDuck River
LocationIn Shelbyville City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48266, -86.46314
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,359 (2021)
Projected traffic30,144 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Duck River 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 Duck River carry?

About 18,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Duck River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.