US Bridges

FAP 69 over Buck Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 8 Mi.Se.Of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0690009

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Buck Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 69 over Buck Branch 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.

It carries about 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 69
CrossesBuck Branch
Location8 Mi.Se.Of Savannah
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11367, -88.16714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over Buck Branch built?

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

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

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

How long is FAP 69 over Buck Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAP 69 over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.