US Bridges

FAS 160 over Slate Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · Near High Point Tenn. · Structure no. 15SR1600007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 160 over Slate Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 160 over Slate 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 160
CrossesSlate Creek
LocationNear High Point Tenn.
RouteState Highway 160
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08873, -83.16265
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2021)
Projected traffic2,656 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 160 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 160 over Slate 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 Slate Creek carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 160 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 160 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.