US Bridges

FAP 262 over Bullard Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Tennessee · 3.8 Mi.W.Of Gainesboro · Structure no. 44SR0852001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 262 over Bullard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 262 over Bullard Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 262
CrossesBullard Creek
Location3.8 Mi.W.Of Gainesboro
RouteState Highway 262
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35582, -85.72095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2021)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 262 over Bullard Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP 262 over Bullard 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 FAP 262 over Bullard Creek carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 262 over Bullard Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 262 over Bullard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.