US Bridges

FAU 266 over Relief Drain

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 9.0 M NE JCT SR 1&SR 266 · Structure no. 75SR2660005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,284
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 2001, so it is 24 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 7,284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,504 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 266
CrossesRelief Drain
Location9.0 M NE JCT SR 1&SR 266
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates35.97233, -86.39905
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,284 (2021)
Projected traffic12,504 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 266 over Relief Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 7,284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 266 over Relief Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 266 over Relief Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.