FAS 69 over Branch
FairHenry County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 40SR0690023
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 707
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 69 over Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
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 707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.