US Bridges

FAS 166 over Jenkins Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 11 Mi. S. of Pulaski · Structure no. 28S62080005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 166 over Jenkins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 166 over Jenkins Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 166
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location11 Mi. S. of Pulaski
RouteState Highway 166
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04899, -87.04639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2021)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 166 over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 166 over Jenkins 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 166 over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 166 over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.