US Bridges

FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 0.2 M S Benton CO Line · Structure no. 20I00400005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40 in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,626 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesSR 69 / I40
Location0.2 M S Benton CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 641
Coordinates35.84031, -88.08561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2021)
Projected traffic5,626 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40 carry?

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 69 over SR 69 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.