US Bridges

FAP 10 over Christmas Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.4 Mi.S.Of Murfreesboro · Structure no. 75SR0100004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,924
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Christmas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 10 over Christmas Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 31,924 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,576 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesChristmas Creek
Location5.4 Mi.S.Of Murfreesboro
RouteU.S. Route SR010
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72743, -86.41274
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,924 (2021)
Projected traffic54,576 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Christmas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Christmas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Christmas Creek carry?

About 31,924 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Christmas Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Christmas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.