US Bridges

FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.1 M NW JCT SR265&SR10 · Structure no. 95S61590009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 265
CrossesWest Fork Sinking Creek
Location3.1 M NW JCT SR265&SR10
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12637, -86.37652
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2021)
Projected traffic4,544 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$254,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking 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 West Fork Sinking Creek carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 265 over West Fork Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.