FAS 69 over Middleton Creek
FairHardin County, Tennessee · 7 Miles West of Saltillo · Structure no. 36SR0690025
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Middleton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69 over Middleton Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middleton Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 69 over Middleton 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 FAS 69 over Middleton Creek carry?
About 1,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Middleton Creek?
The structure is 484 ft (147.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Middleton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.