US Bridges

FAP 10 over Spring Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M SW Trousdale CO LN · Structure no. 95SR0100015

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
243 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 10 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 10 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,934 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,694 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAP 10
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5 M SW Trousdale CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 231
Coordinates36.28053, -86.27523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,934 (2021)
Projected traffic12,694 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 10 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 10 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 7,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 10 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 10 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.