US Bridges

FAP 69 over Cub Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.So.Of Jeannette · Structure no. 20SR0690017

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,257
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 69 over Cub Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 5,257 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,486 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesCub Creek
Location1.4 Mi.So.Of Jeannette
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.71606, -88.10564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,257 (2021)
Projected traffic8,486 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAP 69 over Cub Creek 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 Cub Creek carry?

About 5,257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 69 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.