US Bridges

I 69 over SR 5

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66I00690018

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 69 over SR 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 69 over SR 5 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 5,710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,136 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 69
CrossesSR 5
LocationNear Union City
RouteInterstate 69
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42948, -89.08081
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,710 (2020)
Projected traffic9,136 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 69 over SR 5 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 69 over SR 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 69 over SR 5 carry?

About 5,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 69 over SR 5?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 69 over SR 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.