US Bridges

FAP 10 over Campers Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 1 M N of Alabama State LN · Structure no. 52SR0100001

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Campers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Campers Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 78 years old, older 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 11,876 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,002 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesCampers Creek
Location1 M N of Alabama State LN
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates35.00934, -86.57706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,876 (2021)
Projected traffic19,002 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Campers Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 10 over Campers 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Campers Creek carry?

About 11,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Campers Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Campers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.