FAP 69 over Big Sandy River
FairHenry County, Tennessee · 10.4 Miles East of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0690001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,165
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 69 over Big Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 69 over Big Sandy River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,264 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 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 FAP 69 over Big Sandy River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 69 over Big Sandy River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 69 over Big Sandy River carry?
About 5,165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 69 over Big Sandy River?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 69 over Big Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.