US Bridges

FAS 69 over Branch

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.West of Benton Co. · Structure no. 40SR0692003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 69 over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFAS 69
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 Mi.West of Benton Co.
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.23308, -88.12453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2021)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 69 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 69 over Branch carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.