US Bridges

FAP 10 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI SW of Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100007

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
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 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,296 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesRocky Creek
Location4.3 MI SW of Hartsville
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3899, -86.25134
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2021)
Projected traffic8,296 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 7,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.