US Bridges

FAP 10 over Lytle Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .5 M W JCT SR2&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0100009

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Lytle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Lytle Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 98 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 18,412 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,216 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesLytle Creek
Location.5 M W JCT SR2&SR99
RouteU.S. Route SR010
Coordinates35.83496, -86.39298
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.
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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,412 (2021)
Projected traffic33,216 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is FAP 10 over Lytle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 18,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.