US Bridges

FAS 270 over North Fork Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 3 M NW JCT SR16&SR270 · Structure no. 02S63640001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 270 over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 270 over North Fork Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,824 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 270
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location3 M NW JCT SR16&SR270
RouteState Highway 270
Coordinates35.58472, -86.59631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2021)
Projected traffic3,824 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 270 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 270 over North Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 270 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 270 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 270 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.