FAS 69 over Branch
FairHenry County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 40SR0690019
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Branch is a concrete mixed types carrying FAS 69 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 101 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 5 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 43 ft (13.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 69 over Branch built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is FAS 69 over Branch 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 Branch carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.