US Bridges

I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI Sout of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 24SR3850031

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 9,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,819 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-269
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rwy
Location0.1 MI Sout of SR-57 Jct.
RouteInterstate 269
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04303, -89.63755
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,887 (2021)
Projected traffic15,819 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy carry?

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

How long is I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-269 over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.