US Bridges

FAS 269 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2.9 Mi.N.Of Normandy · Structure no. 02S42890007

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 269 over CSX Railroad in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.9 Mi.N.Of Normandy
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.47216, -86.29619
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 269 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.