US Bridges

FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.2 M W JCT SR265&SR26 · Structure no. 95S61590019

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 265
CrossesMiddle Fork Spring Creek
Location2.2 M W JCT SR265&SR26
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10828, -86.2376
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2021)
Projected traffic2,832 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$256,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 265 over Middle Fork Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.