FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek
FairBenton County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NW JCT SR69&SR192 · Structure no. 03SR0690019
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,176
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 5,176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,282 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 69 over Birdsong 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek carry?
About 5,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 69 over Birdsong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.