FAS 69 over Walnut Creek
FairHenry County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.Ne.Of Cottage Grove · Structure no. 40SR0690013
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,466
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69 over Walnut Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 69 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 69 over Walnut 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 FAS 69 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.