US Bridges

FAU 266 over Relief Drain

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.4 M NE JCT SR 1&SR 266 · Structure no. 75SR2660003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 266 over Relief Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 266 over Relief Drain 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 43,453 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 266
CrossesRelief Drain
Location2.4 M NE JCT SR 1&SR 266
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates35.9964, -86.5084
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,910 (2021)
Projected traffic43,453 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 266 over Relief Drain built?

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

What condition is FAU 266 over Relief Drain 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 Relief Drain carry?

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

How long is FAU 266 over Relief Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 266 over Relief Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.