US Bridges

FAP 10 over Second Creek

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI W of Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100009

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Second Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSecond Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Hartsville
RouteState Highway SR010
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40038, -86.21347
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Second Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 10 over Second 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Second Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 10 over Second Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 10 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.