FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.Nw.Of Highland · Structure no. 44S61670001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 523
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek carry?
About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 262 over East Fork Wartrace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.