US Bridges

FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.Se.Of Milltown · Structure no. 44S62920001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 262
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location.5 Mi.Se.Of Milltown
RouteState Highway 262
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39225, -85.79813
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic981 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 262 over Wartrace 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.