US Bridges

FAS 270 over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · .5 M W of Bedford CO LN · Structure no. 59S63640003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 270 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 270 over Wilson Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,824 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 270
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.5 M W of Bedford CO LN
RouteState Highway 270
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59998, -86.65955
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2021)
Projected traffic3,824 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$415,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 270 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 270 over Wilson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 270 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 270 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 270 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.