FAP 69 over Beech River
FairPosted for loadDecatur County, Tennessee · .73 Mi.N.Of Decaturville · Structure no. 20SR0690015
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 369 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,438
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 69 over Beech River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 69 over Beech River in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 years old, older 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 6 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,301 by 2042. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAP 69 over Beech River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FAP 69 over Beech River 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 FAP 69 over Beech River carry?
About 6,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 69 over Beech River?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 69 over Beech River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.