US Bridges

FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mi.N.Of Wartrace · Structure no. 02S42890017

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 269 over Hurricane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.1 Mi.N.Of Wartrace
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.53977, -86.34658
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2021)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$139,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.