US Bridges

FAS 269 over Grove Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .2 M E of SR11&SR269 · Structure no. 75E00330001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
991
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Grove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 269 over Grove Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 991 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 269
CrossesGrove Creek
Location.2 M E of SR11&SR269
RouteState Highway SR269
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74638, -86.69182
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic991 (2021)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 269 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over Grove Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 269 over Grove Creek carry?

About 991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 269 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.