US Bridges

FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Wartrace City Limits · Structure no. 02S42890015

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,584 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 269
CrossesWartrace Creek
LocationIn Wartrace City Limits
RouteState Highway 269
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52774, -86.34026
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2021)
Projected traffic2,584 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over Wartrace 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 Wartrace Creek carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.