US Bridges

FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI W JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75E00270003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesW. Fork Stones River
Location1.9 MI W JCT SR10&SR269
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates35.72213, -86.44662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2021)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River 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 269 over W. Fork Stones River carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over W. Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.