US Bridges

FAS 268 over Dry Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .8 M E JCT SR268 &SR10 · Structure no. 75010480007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 268 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 268 over Dry Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 12,131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,384 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 268
CrossesDry Branch
Location.8 M E JCT SR268 &SR10
RouteState Highway SR268
Coordinates35.90922, -86.37117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,131 (2021)
Projected traffic18,384 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 268 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 268 over Dry Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 268 over Dry Branch carry?

About 12,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 268 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 268 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.