US Bridges

FAU 269 over N. Washington St.

PoorPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Tullahoma · Structure no. 16SR2690001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 269 over N. Washington St. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 269 over N. Washington St. in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,418 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,184 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 269
CrossesN. Washington St.
LocationIn Tullahoma
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.38485, -86.22996
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,418 (2021)
Projected traffic5,184 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 269 over N. Washington St. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 269 over N. Washington St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 269 over N. Washington St. carry?

About 3,418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 269 over N. Washington St.?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 269 over N. Washington St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.