FAS 69 over Flats Creek
FairHardin County, Tennessee · 4 Miles West of Saltillo · Structure no. 36SR0690029
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 752
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Flats Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 69 over Flats 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 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 69 over Flats Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 69 over Flats 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 Flats Creek carry?
About 752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Flats Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Flats Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.