FAS 269 over Bell Buckle Creek
FairBedford County, Tennessee · .3 M S JCT SR82&SR269 · Structure no. 02S42890021
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,906
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 269 over Bell Buckle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 269 over Bell Buckle Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,906 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,528 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 269 over Bell Buckle Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 269 over Bell Buckle 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 Bell Buckle Creek carry?
About 1,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 269 over Bell Buckle Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 269 over Bell Buckle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.