US Bridges

FAS 270 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · .1 M E JCT SR11&SR270 · Structure no. 59S63640001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 270 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 270 over Spring Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 270
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.1 M E JCT SR11&SR270
RouteState Highway 270
Coordinates35.60312, -86.69676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,615 (2021)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 270 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 270 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 270 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 270 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 270 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.