US Bridges

FAS 266 over I840

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266 · Structure no. 75SR8400047

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 266 over I840 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 266 over I840 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 30 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 17,344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,064 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 266
CrossesI840
Location4.2 MI NW JCT SR10&SR266
RouteState Highway SR266
Coordinates35.98663, -86.43825
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,344 (2023)
Projected traffic26,064 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 266 over I840 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAS 266 over I840 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 266 over I840 carry?

About 17,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 266 over I840?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 266 over I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.