US Bridges

FAP 10 over Wells Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .1 M S of Wells Hill RD · Structure no. 52SR0100005

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Wells Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Wells Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 20,015 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,968 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesWells Creek
Location.1 M S of Wells Hill RD
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10814, -86.56628
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,015 (2021)
Projected traffic27,968 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is FAP 10 over Wells 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Wells Creek carry?

About 20,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.