US Bridges

FAS 264 over Smith Fork Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.S.Of Smith Co. · Structure no. 21S44281003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 264 over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 264 over Smith Fork Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 264
CrossesSmith Fork Creek
Location2.2 Mi.S.Of Smith Co.
RouteState Highway 264
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08667, -85.9081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2021)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 264 over Smith Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 264 over Smith Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 264 over Smith Fork Creek carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 264 over Smith Fork Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 264 over Smith Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.