US Bridges

FAS 69A over Jones Branch

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · South of Big Sandy · Structure no. 03SR0692013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,515
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69A over Jones Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 69A over Jones 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,024 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 69A
CrossesJones Branch
LocationSouth of Big Sandy
RouteState Highway 69
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22281, -88.08439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,515 (2021)
Projected traffic4,024 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 69A over Jones Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 69A over Jones 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 Jones Branch carry?

About 2,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69A over Jones Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69A over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.