US Bridges

FAU 266 over Stewart Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.7 M NW JCT SR1&SR102 · Structure no. 75SR2660001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 266 over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 266 over Stewart Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 25,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,032 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 266
CrossesStewart Creek
Location2.7 M NW JCT SR1&SR102
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates35.9984, -86.50523
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,910 (2021)
Projected traffic38,032 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAU 266 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 266 over Stewart 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 266 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 25,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 266 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 266 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.