US Bridges

FAS 266 over Wades Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .6 M SE JCT SR266&SR10 · Structure no. 75S63060005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 266 over Wades Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 266 over Wades Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,656 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 266
CrossesWades Branch
Location.6 M SE JCT SR266&SR10
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94483, -86.37085
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2021)
Projected traffic14,656 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 266 over Wades Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 266 over Wades Branch 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 266 over Wades Branch carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 266 over Wades Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 266 over Wades Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.