US Bridges

FAS 264 over Hickman Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · In Gordonsville · Structure no. 80SR2640005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 264 over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 264 over Hickman Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 264
CrossesHickman Creek
LocationIn Gordonsville
RouteState Highway 264
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14335, -85.9399
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2021)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS 264 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 264 over Hickman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 264 over Hickman Creek carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 264 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 264 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.