US Bridges

FAP 10 over Norris Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · In Fayetteville · Structure no. 52SR0100027

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 10 over Norris Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,485 by 2042. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesNorris Creek
LocationIn Fayetteville
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates35.16037, -86.55685
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2021)
Projected traffic4,485 by 2042
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 Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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 2,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Norris Creek?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.