US Bridges

FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · .6 M E JCT SR260&SR376 · Structure no. 85S61330003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 260
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location.6 M E JCT SR260&SR376
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates36.42235, -86.18325
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 260 over Little Goose 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 260 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.