FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Tennessee · 1.7 M W JCT SR24&SR10 · Structure no. 95SR0240015
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,565
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 18,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,322 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek carry?
About 18,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Barton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.