US Bridges

FAS 166 over Hammond Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi. S. of Pulaski · Structure no. 28S62080009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 166 over Hammond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 166 over Hammond 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 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,571 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 166
CrossesHammond Creek
Location6.5 Mi. S. of Pulaski
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates35.10993, -87.03677
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2021)
Projected traffic3,571 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 Hammond Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 166 over Hammond 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 Hammond Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 166 over Hammond Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Hammond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.