US Bridges

FAS 69 over Bigham Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 3.2 Mi.West of Saltillo · Structure no. 36SR0690031

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69 over Bigham Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 69 over Bigham 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 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 69
CrossesBigham Creek
Location3.2 Mi.West of Saltillo
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.37428, -88.2745
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2021)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 69 over Bigham Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 69 over Bigham 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 Bigham Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69 over Bigham Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 69 over Bigham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.