US Bridges

FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · .3 Miles North of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0690011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesFAS 69
CrossesJones Bend Creek
Location.3 Miles North of Paris
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.30849, -88.34245
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek 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 FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69 over Jones Bend Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.