US Bridges

FAS 259 over Grace Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3 M E JCT SR259&SR41 · Structure no. 83S61250001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 259 over Grace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 259 over Grace Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 259
CrossesGrace Creek
Location3 M E JCT SR259&SR41
RouteState Highway SR259
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.63092, -86.5121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2021)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 259 over Grace Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 259 over Grace Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 259 over Grace Creek carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 259 over Grace Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 259 over Grace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.