US Bridges

FAP 69 over Little Birdsong Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · South of Camden · Structure no. 03SR0690025

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,003
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Little Birdsong Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 69 over Little Birdsong Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 99 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 6,003 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,605 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesLittle Birdsong Creek
LocationSouth of Camden
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.98242, -88.11153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,003 (2021)
Projected traffic9,605 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 69 over Little Birdsong Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAP 69 over Little 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 Little Birdsong Creek carry?

About 6,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 over Little Birdsong Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 69 over Little Birdsong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.