US Bridges

FAP 69 over Clifty Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.Southeast of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0690007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 69 over Clifty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 69 over Clifty Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesFAP 69
CrossesClifty Creek
Location.7 Mi.Southeast of Paris
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.27217, -88.28597
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 69 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 69 over Clifty 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 Clifty Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 69 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 69 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.