US Bridges

FAP 10 over Norris Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.N.Of Fayetteville · Structure no. 52SR0100013

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 10 over Norris Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,726 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesNorris Creek
Location4 Mi.N.Of Fayetteville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22593, -86.56547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2021)
Projected traffic3,726 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FAP 10 over Norris 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 Norris Creek carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Norris Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.