US Bridges

FAP 10 over Little Hurricane Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Shelbyville City Limit · Structure no. 02SR0100011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,594
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Little Hurricane Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 24,594 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,904 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
LocationIn Shelbyville City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates35.52073, -86.45481
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,594 (2021)
Projected traffic39,904 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Little Hurricane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 24,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.