FAS 69 over West Sandy Creek
FairHenry County, Tennessee · 5.3 Mi.Southeast of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0692009
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,025
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 69 over West Sandy Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying FAS 69 over West Sandy Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 69 over West Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is FAS 69 over West Sandy 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 West Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 69 over West Sandy Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 69 over West Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.