FAS 69 over Big Sandy River
FairHenry County, Tennessee · At Benton-Henry Co.Line · Structure no. 40SR0692001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,515
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over Big Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 69 over Big Sandy River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 83 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,024 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Sandy River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is FAS 69 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy River carry?
About 2,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over Big Sandy River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over Big Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.