US Bridges

FAS 256 over Chambers Springs Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · .1 MI S Kennys RD · Structure no. 74S63430003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 256 over Chambers Springs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 256 over Chambers Springs Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 256
CrossesChambers Springs Creek
Location.1 MI S Kennys RD
RouteState Highway SR256
Coordinates36.54317, -87.06062
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,495 (2021)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 256 over Chambers Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAS 256 over Chambers Springs 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 256 over Chambers Springs Creek carry?

About 1,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 256 over Chambers Springs Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 256 over Chambers Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.