US Bridges

FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.4 M E JCT SR171&SR265 · Structure no. 95S61590005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,168 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 265
CrossesNorth Fork Suggs Creek
Location3.4 M E JCT SR171&SR265
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14644, -86.45462
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,647 (2021)
Projected traffic5,168 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$202,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek carry?

About 3,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 265 over North Fork Suggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.