US Bridges

FAS 269 over Panther Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.4 M E JCT SR99&SR269 · Structure no. 75E00270005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 269 over Panther Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesPanther Creek
Location5.4 M E JCT SR99&SR269
RouteState Highway SR269
Coordinates35.73594, -86.4593
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2021)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over Panther 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 269 over Panther Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.