US Bridges

FAP 69 over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 6.3 M S Benton CO Line · Structure no. 20SR0690019

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 69 over Little Lick Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,525 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location6.3 M S Benton CO Line
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.75444, -88.08444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2021)
Projected traffic5,525 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 over Little Lick 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 Little Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 69 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 69 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.