US Bridges

FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.Nw.Of Campbellsvil · Structure no. 28S62000013

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 166
CrossesBrownlow Creek
Location3.4 Mi.Nw.Of Campbellsvil
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates35.38038, -87.15765
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2021)
Projected traffic1,018 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Brownlow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.