US Bridges

FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40

Poor

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2 M E Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 95I00400001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,066
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40 in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,506 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 265
CrossesSR 265 / I40
Location2 M E Davidson CO Line
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16748, -86.53205
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2021)
Projected traffic6,506 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$754,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40 carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 265 over SR 265 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.