FAS 69A over Rushing Creek
GoodBenton County, Tennessee · South of Big Sandy · Structure no. 03SR0692009
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,148
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69A over Rushing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69A over Rushing Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 69A over Rushing Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 69A over Rushing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 69A over Rushing Creek carry?
About 1,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69A over Rushing Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69A over Rushing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.