FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek
PoorWilson County, Tennessee · .6 M N JCT SR265&SR266 · Structure no. 95S63020011
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,238
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,581 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek carry?
About 2,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 266 over West Fork Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.