US Bridges

FAP 10 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .3 M N JCT I40&SR10 · Structure no. 95SR0100009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,265
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 6 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 22,265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,624 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.3 M N JCT I40&SR10
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18692, -86.2968
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,265 (2021)
Projected traffic35,624 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 22,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.