US Bridges

FAS 69A over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Big Sandy · Structure no. 03SR0692001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69A over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 69A over Branch in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 69A
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI S of Big Sandy
RouteState Highway 69
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19966, -88.08728
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2021)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 69A over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 69A over Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 69A over Branch carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69A over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69A over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.