US Bridges

SR-266 over Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.8 M NE JCT SR1&SR102 · Structure no. 75E00720007

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,812
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-266 over Stones River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-266 over Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 17,812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,442 by 2044. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-266
CrossesStones River
Location3.8 M NE JCT SR1&SR102
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99769, -86.47069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,812 (2023)
Projected traffic29,442 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-266 over Stones River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-266 over Stones River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-266 over Stones River carry?

About 17,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-266 over Stones River?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR-266 over Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.