US Bridges

FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 5.3 Miles S-East of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0690005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 4,939 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,902 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 69
CrossesWest Sandy Creek
Location5.3 Miles S-East of Paris
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24008, -88.23622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,939 (2021)
Projected traffic7,902 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 over West Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 69 over West Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.