FAP 69 over Cypress Creek
FairBenton County, Tennessee · South of Camden · Structure no. 03SR0690027
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,331
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 69 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 69 over Cypress 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 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 6,331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,130 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 69 over Cypress 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 Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?
About 6,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 69 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAP 69 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.