US Bridges

FAP 69 over Holland Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Tennessee · 10 Mi.Se.Of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0690001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Holland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 69 over Holland Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesHolland Creek
Location10 Mi.Se.Of Savannah
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.10189, -88.12917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2021)
Projected traffic4,688 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$667,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 over Holland 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 69 over Holland Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 69 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.