US Bridges

FAS 265 over Dry Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NW JCT SR265&SR10 · Structure no. 95S61590011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 265 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 265 over Dry Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 265
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.2 M NW JCT SR265&SR10
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11061, -86.34814
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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$176,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 265 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAS 265 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 265 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 265 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.