US Bridges

FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd.

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · In Fayetteville · Structure no. 52SR0100029

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

About this bridge

FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd. 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 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd.
LocationIn Fayetteville
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16162, -86.55922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 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 traffic4,880 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd. built?

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

What condition is FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd. 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 / Old Mulberry Rd. carry?

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

How long is FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over SR 10 / Old Mulberry Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.