US Bridges

I 69 over Branch

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66I00690065

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 69 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I 69 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 44 ft (13.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI 69
CrossesBranch
LocationNear Union City
RouteInterstate 69
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44214, -89.07172
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,710 (2020)
Projected traffic9,136 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 69 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is I 69 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.