US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.3 M NE JCT SR24&SR10 · Structure no. 95SR0240017

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.3 M NE JCT SR24&SR10
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.221, -86.2384
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2021)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring 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 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.