FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek
PoorPosted for loadSumner County, Tennessee · 4.3 M E JCT SR259&SR41 · Structure no. 83S61250003
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,041
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?
About 1,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 259 over West Fork Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.