US Bridges

FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.8 M S JCT SR10&SR24 · Structure no. 95I00400027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40 in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,643 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSR 10 / I-40
Location1.8 M S JCT SR10&SR24
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18189, -86.2991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2021)
Projected traffic15,643 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40 carry?

About 9,676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over SR 10 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.