US Bridges

FAP 10 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI N of Wilson Co. · Structure no. 85SR0100001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Rocky Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 97 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 5 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 8,094 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,237 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesRocky Creek
Location4.4 MI N of Wilson Co.
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36198, -86.25571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,094 (2021)
Projected traffic9,237 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAP 10 over Rocky 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 8,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.