US Bridges

FAP 10 over Town Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · In City of Lebanon · Structure no. 95SR0100011

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Town Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 22,265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,624 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 10
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn City of Lebanon
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1971, -86.29248
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,265 (2021)
Projected traffic35,624 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Town Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 10 over Town Creek carry?

About 22,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Town Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.