US Bridges

FAS 69 over Beasley Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 5.4 Mi.West of Benton Co. · Structure no. 40SR0692007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 69 over Beasley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 69 over Beasley Creek 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 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 69
CrossesBeasley Creek
Location5.4 Mi.West of Benton Co.
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.25956, -88.19144
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2021)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Beasley Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 69 over Beasley Creek 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 Beasley Creek carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 69 over Beasley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 69 over Beasley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.