FAS 269 over Carr Branch
PoorPosted for loadBedford County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.South of Normandy · Structure no. 02S42890003
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 269 over Carr Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 269 over Carr Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 269 over Carr Branch built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 269 over Carr Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 269 over Carr Branch carry?
About 1,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 269 over Carr Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 269 over Carr Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.