US Bridges

FAP 10 over Benford Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 3.6 Mi.N.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0100019

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,477
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Benford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Benford 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 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 20,477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,763 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesBenford Creek
Location3.6 Mi.N.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57162, -86.44438
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,477 (2021)
Projected traffic32,763 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Benford Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 10 over Benford 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 Benford Creek carry?

About 20,477 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Benford Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Benford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.