US Bridges

FAS 256 over I24

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.Sw of Turnersville · Structure no. 74I00240007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,823
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 256 over I24 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 256 over I24 in Robertson 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 5 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 4,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,256 by 2040. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 256
CrossesI24
Location4 Mi.Sw of Turnersville
RouteState Highway SR256
Coordinates36.44979, -87.09972
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,823 (2021)
Projected traffic8,256 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 256 over I24 built?

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

What condition is FAS 256 over I24 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 256 over I24 carry?

About 4,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 256 over I24?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 256 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.