FAS 69 over Beason Creek
FairHardin County, Tennessee · Nw.Of Crumps Landing · Structure no. 36SR0690017
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,990
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Beason Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 69 over Beason Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 69 over Beason Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FAS 69 over Beason 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 69 over Beason Creek carry?
About 2,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Beason Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Beason Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.