US Bridges

FAS 266 over Fall Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 4.7 M N Rutherford CO LN · Structure no. 95S63020007

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

About this bridge

FAS 266 over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 266 over Fall 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 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 266
CrossesFall Creek
Location4.7 M N Rutherford CO LN
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates36.03367, -86.24095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 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 Fall Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is FAS 266 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 266 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.