US Bridges

FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2.3 Mi.N.Of Bell Buckle · Structure no. 02S42890027

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 269 over Wartrace 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 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location2.3 Mi.N.Of Bell Buckle
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.62908, -86.35633
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2021)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over Wartrace 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 Wartrace Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.