US Bridges

FAS 166 over Donahue Creek

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Giles County, Tennessee · 4 Mi. S. of Pulaski · Structure no. 28S62080011

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 166 over Donahue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 166 over Donahue 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 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 166
CrossesDonahue Creek
Location4 Mi. S. of Pulaski
RouteState Highway 166
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13713, -87.04997
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 166 over Donahue Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 166 over Donahue 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 Donahue Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 166 over Donahue Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 166 over Donahue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.