US Bridges

FAP 10 over Sinking Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .2 M N JCT SR10&SR96 · Structure no. 75SR0100011

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,808
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Sinking Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, 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 39,808 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,192 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.2 M N JCT SR10&SR96
RouteU.S. Route SR010
Coordinates35.86486, -86.3889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,808 (2021)
Projected traffic62,192 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 Sinking Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 10 over Sinking 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 Sinking Creek carry?

About 39,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 10 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.