US Bridges

FAS 268 over Bear Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.3 M E JCT SR268&SR10 · Structure no. 75010480009

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 268 over Bear Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 268 over Bear 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,384 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 268
CrossesBear Branch
Location1.3 M E JCT SR268&SR10
RouteState Highway 268
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90748, -86.36105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 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 span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bear Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 268 over Bear Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 268 over Bear Branch carry?

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

How long is FAS 268 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 268 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.