US Bridges

Bethelehem RD over I 69

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI E of US-51 · Structure no. 66I00690037

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethelehem RD over I 69 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethelehem RD over I 69 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBethelehem RD
CrossesI 69
Location2.3 MI E of US-51
RouteCounty Highway 0A153
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46668, -89.02184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethelehem RD over I 69 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethelehem RD over I 69 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bethelehem RD over I 69 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethelehem RD over I 69?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bethelehem RD over I 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.