US Bridges

FAP 69 over Gans Branch

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 6.3 M S Benton CO Line · Structure no. 20SR0690027

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Gans Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 69 over Gans Branch in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,581 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesGans Branch
Location6.3 M S Benton CO Line
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.46411, -88.08997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2021)
Projected traffic3,581 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 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 FAP 69 over Gans Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 over Gans Branch 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 FAP 69 over Gans Branch carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 over Gans Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 69 over Gans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.