US Bridges

FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · South of Camden · Structure no. 03SR0690033

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,682 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,891 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 69 350896T
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSouth of Camden
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.04825, -88.11561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,682 (2021)
Projected traffic13,891 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad 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 350896T over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 69 350896T over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.