US Bridges

FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · Over SR-1 in Smyrna · Structure no. 75SR0010031

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
373 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,756
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 49 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 29,756 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,648 by 2041. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 266
CrossesSR 1 & CSX RR
LocationOver SR-1 in Smyrna
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99628, -86.5319
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,756 (2021)
Projected traffic47,648 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR carry?

About 29,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 266 over SR 1 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.