FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadRobertson County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.N.Of E0004 · Structure no. 74S63430001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,495
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?
About 1,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 256 over Sulphur Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.