US Bridges

FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .1 M S JCT SR15&SR10 · Structure no. 52SR0100007

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,286
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 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 24,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,093 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSR 10 Rl / Elk River
Location.1 M S JCT SR15&SR10
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14242, -86.56937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,286 (2021)
Projected traffic41,093 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River carry?

About 24,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.