US Bridges

FAS 257 over Brushy Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI SE JCT SR49 · Structure no. 74S62780005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 257 over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 257 over Brushy Creek in Robertson 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.

It carries about 4,846 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,008 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 257
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.4 MI SE JCT SR49
RouteState Highway SR257
Coordinates36.44292, -86.91972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,846 (2021)
Projected traffic9,008 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 257 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 257 over Brushy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 257 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 4,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 257 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 257 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.