US Bridges

FAP 10 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .8 M SW JCT I40&SR10 · Structure no. 95SR0100007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 10 over Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,482 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.8 M SW JCT I40&SR10
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17115, -86.3036
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2021)
Projected traffic15,482 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Sinking 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Sinking Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 10 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.