US Bridges

FAP 262 over Cumberland River

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1.35 Mi.W.Of Gainsboro · Structure no. 44SR0852005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
750 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,558
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 262 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAP 262 over Cumberland River in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2042. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 262
CrossesCumberland River
Location1.35 Mi.W.Of Gainsboro
RouteState Highway 262
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36105, -85.6811
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2021)
Projected traffic2,493 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 262 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 262 over Cumberland River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 262 over Cumberland River carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 262 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 262 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.