US Bridges

I 69 over Hoosier Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66I00690060

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 69 over Hoosier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 69 over Hoosier Creek 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 5 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 69
CrossesHoosier Creek
LocationNear Union City
RouteInterstate 69
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42585, -89.08354
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 69 over Hoosier Creek built?

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

What condition is I 69 over Hoosier 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 69 over Hoosier Creek carry?

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

How long is I 69 over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 69 over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.