US Bridges

FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 5.3 Mi.E. of Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR0100025

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,853
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,827 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesPumpkin Branch
Location5.3 Mi.E. of Hartsville
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43473, -86.07333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,853 (2021)
Projected traffic5,827 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch carry?

About 4,853 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Pumpkin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.