US Bridges

I-269 over Fletcher Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · Paul Barrett Pkwy · Structure no. 24I02690007

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-269 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-269 over Fletcher Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 9,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-269
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationPaul Barrett Pkwy
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates35.05577, -89.63747
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,887 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-269 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-269 over Fletcher 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-269 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 9,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-269 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-269 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.