US Bridges

FAS 266 over Florida Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.5 M N Rutherford CO LN · Structure no. 95S63020003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 266 over Florida Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 266 over Florida Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 266
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location2.5 M N Rutherford CO LN
RouteState Highway 266
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00242, -86.24298
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2021)
Projected traffic2,080 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 266 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 266 over Florida 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 266 over Florida Creek carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 266 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 266 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.