US Bridges

FAU 69 over Branch

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · In Paris City Limits · Structure no. 40SR0690009

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 69 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 69 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,966 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesFAU 69
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Paris City Limits
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.30353, -88.34161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,729 (2021)
Projected traffic5,966 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 FAU 69 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 69 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 69 over Branch carry?

About 3,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 69 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.