US Bridges

FAS 269 over Knob Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · .9 Mile South of Wartrace · Structure no. 02S42890011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Knob Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 269 over Knob Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesKnob Creek
Location.9 Mile South of Wartrace
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.51909, -86.31006
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over Knob 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 269 over Knob Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 269 over Knob Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.