US Bridges

FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2.9 Mi.N.W.Of SR085 · Structure no. 44S62920007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 262 over 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 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 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 262
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location2.9 Mi.N.W.Of SR085
RouteState Highway 262
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40733, -85.81239
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 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 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 262 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.