US Bridges

FAS 258 over Drakes Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.8 M NW JCT SR174&SR258 · Structure no. 83S61270005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 258 over Drakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 258 over Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 9,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,784 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 258
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location2.8 M NW JCT SR174&SR258
RouteState Highway SR258
Coordinates36.40638, -86.63396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,802 (2021)
Projected traffic14,784 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$352,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 258 over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 258 over Drakes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 258 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 9,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 258 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 258 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.