US Bridges

FAS 269 over Short Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.8 M E JCT SR269&SR10 · Structure no. 75S42890003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 269 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 269 over Short Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,536 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 269
CrossesShort Creek
Location2.8 M E JCT SR269&SR10
RouteState Highway SR269
Coordinates35.6999, -86.36911
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2021)
Projected traffic3,536 by 2041
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 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 Short Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 269 over Short 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 Short Creek carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 269 over Short Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 269 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.