US Bridges

FAP 10 over Big Goose Creek

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · In Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100019

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
245 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,717
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Big Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Big Goose Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,717 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,112 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 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
CrossesBig Goose Creek
LocationIn Hartsville
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38529, -86.12939
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,717 (2021)
Projected traffic12,112 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Big Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,717 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.