US Bridges

FAS 69 over Turnbo Creek

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · In Bath Springs · Structure no. 20SR0690003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69 over Turnbo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69 over Turnbo Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAS 69
CrossesTurnbo Creek
LocationIn Bath Springs
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.44078, -88.10025
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2021)
Projected traffic933 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 69 over Turnbo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 69 over Turnbo 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 69 over Turnbo Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69 over Turnbo Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69 over Turnbo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.