US Bridges

FAP 10 over Little Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Trousdale County, Tennessee · In Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100013

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Little Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Little Goose Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,376 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationIn Hartsville
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4, -86.17
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2021)
Projected traffic11,376 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP 10 over Little Goose 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 Little Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 10 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.