US Bridges

FAS 69 over North Fork Obion River

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 2.6 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 40SR0690017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69 over North Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69 over North Fork Obion River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesFAS 69
CrossesNorth Fork Obion River
Location2.6 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.46377, -88.48981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 North Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 69 over North Fork Obion River 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 North Fork Obion River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69 over North Fork Obion River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69 over North Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.