FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Tennessee · South of Bath Springs · Structure no. 20SR0690001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 69 over Stewmans Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Stewmans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.