FAS 160 over Clay Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · Near Bybee Tenn. · Structure no. 15SR1600003
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 160 over Clay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 160 over Clay Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,211 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 160 over Clay Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 160 over Clay 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 160 over Clay Creek carry?
About 2,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 160 over Clay Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAS 160 over Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.