FAS 166 over Factory Creek
PoorPosted for loadGiles County, Tennessee · 2.3 Mi.Nw.Of Campbellsvil · Structure no. 28S62000011
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 166 over Factory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 166 over Factory Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 166 over Factory Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 166 over Factory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 166 over Factory Creek carry?
About 636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 166 over Factory Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 166 over Factory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.